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North Tyneside Steam Railway confirm 2nd guest steam locomotive for their 30th Anniversary Gala

The North Tyneside Steam Railway (NTSR) has announced the second visiting steam engine for their upcoming 30th Anniversary Gala in Mid July, Robert St…

Jamie Duggan 2nd June 2021

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“War On The Line” taking place this June at The Watercress Line

The Mid Hants Railway (MHR) (also known as The Watercress Line) has announced that they will be hosting a 1940s themed event at their railway this Jun…

Jamie Duggan 30th May 2021

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Mid-Suffolk Light Railway reopens with Middy in the War Years this May Bank Holiday

The Mid-Suffolk Light Railway (MSLR or 'The Middy') has announced their railway will be reopening from Sunday 30th of May 2021.

Jamie Duggan 22nd May 2021

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Britannia Bridge upgrade plans changed after protected peregrine falcons found

Plans for the refurbishment of Britannia Bridge across the Menai Strait in Wales have been amended after a pair of peregrine falcons were found to be …

Alan Holden 21st April 2021

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Steve Davies MBE to join talk from the Wensleydale Railway

A1 Steam Locomotive Trust Chairman to feature in new Wensleydale Railway talk

Steve Davies MBE from the A1 Steam Locomotive Trust will be featuring in a new talk from the Wensleydale Railway.

Michael Holden 23rd March 2021

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First female train driver instructor for Transport for Wales wants to inspire others

The first female train driver instructor at Transport for Wales and one of their project managers are being celebrated this International Women's Day.

Michael Holden 8th March 2021

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Head of Refurbishment appointed at the Mid Norfolk Railway

The Mid Norfolk Railway's Trust Council has announced that they have appointed Tony Dunford as Head of Refurbishment.

Michael Holden 23rd February 2021

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Captain Sir Tom Moore receives first Veterans’ Railcard

Captain Sir Tom Moore has been presented with the very first Veterans Railcard by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps.

Alan Holden 14th October 2020

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Covid 19 testing station at the Mid Norfolk Railway

Mid Norfolk Railway hosts Coronavirus Testing Station

The Mid Norfolk Railway is hosting a COVID-19 testing station this week in the car park at Dereham station.

Michael Holden 1st July 2020

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Former signallers in Wales called upon by Network Rail

During the current coronavirus event, former or retired signallers in the Wales and Border route area are now being called upon by Network Rail to aid…

Emma Holden 10th April 2020

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