When to see a steam locomotive in Newcastle and Edinburgh this Saturday
LMS Scot No. 46115 Scots Guardsman will be heading from York to Edinburgh with this Saturday's (25th March 2023) Edinburgh Flyer.
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Historic England to fund repairs of remains of world’s first iron railway bridge
The remains of the world’s first iron railway bridge is to be repaired and revitalised thanks to a grant from Historic England to Durham County Coun…
National Lottery Heritage Fund awards more than £3m to Stockton and Darlington Railway
The funding will see the redevelopment of heritage buildings alongside a community engagement programme in recognition of the railway's heritage.
Northern to recruit 280 drivers and conductors this year
Northern Trains is aiming to recruit 280 drivers and conductors across the North of England by the end of this year.
The world’s first locomotive works celebrates its bi-centenary this year!
2023 marks 200 years since Stephensons works in Newcastle upon Tyne opened its doors and will be celebrated with an exhibit, book and special lectures…
Weekend disruption to services through Durham in January and February
On weekends in January and February, train services through Durham will be severely affected due to a £6 million engineering project.
Steam locomotive 60163 Tornado’s boiler returns to Darlington
Following a nine-month overhaul at DB Meiningen in Germany, the boiler of Tornado arrived back at Darlington Locomotive Works on 9th December.
Steam locomotive 46115 Scots Guardsman to visit Edinburgh this Saturday
46115 Scots Guardsman will be heading up the East Coast Main Line this Saturday (10th November), as it hauls a tour to Edinburgh.
London Waterloo regains its position as the most used station in the country
Despite reaching the top of the stops, the railway station is still seeing lower passenger entries than pre-pandemic levels.
London North Eastern Railway make a special gesture to those who have served
Ahead of Remembrance Day, the rail operator has revealed a special Azuma train which is decorated with a dedicated poppy design