Steam locomotive Kilmersdon set to Winter return to Somerset
The Somerset and Dorset Railway has announced that the locomotive 'Kilmersdon' will be steaming at its Halloween and Santa events in October and Decem…
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South Western Railway provides funding for 58 local community projects
Through its Customers and Communities Improvement Fund, South Western Railway is supporting local projects from London to Devon.
Rail Minister travels on Swanage Railway’s Wareham service
On 22 August, the Minister of State for Rail and HS2, Huw Merriman MP, visited the Swanage Railway travelling by a trial diesel service from Wareham.
Steam locomotive 45596 Bahamas set to visit Dorset this Wednesday
45596 Bahamas will be on the mainline this Wednesday, 2nd July 2023, as it hauls a London to Weymouth tour.
Pines Express to run from Leeds to Swanage in September
The Branch Line Society has announced that it will run the Pines Express from Leeds to Swanage in Dorset and back on 26 September.
Safety warning issues as trespass incidents rise across Kent, Sussex and Wessex
Network Rail is asking parents to warn children of the dangers of trespassing following an increase in the number of trespass incidents.
South Western Railway to restore full West of England timetable tomorrow
South Western Railway (SWR) has confirmed that it will reinstate the full West of England timetable on Friday 28 April.
Improved Dorset station officially opened
Local politicians and company directors officially opened Weymouth's improved railway station last Friday, 21 April.
Swanage to Wareham: Last passenger becomes first conductor driver
A volunteer who rode on the last BR train from Swanage to Wareham is to be the conductor driver on the first Swanage Railway passenger train into Ware…
UK’s first Intersex-Inclusive Pride Train launched by South Western Railway
The rail operator launched the train to show its support and solidarity with its LGBTQIA+ customers, colleagues and community
