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Steam locomotive makes move from Lancashire to Yorkshire

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March 19, 2026
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A 2-foot gauge steam locomotive is returning to its home in Leeds after a 12-year stay at the West Lancashire Light Railway in Lancashire.

Passengers save millions as rail fare freeze starts

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March 2, 2026
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The UK Government says that passengers are now benefitting from the freeze on rail fares for the first time in 30 years. It is expected…

Special train to travel into Doncaster works

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January 21, 2026
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On Saturday, 18th April, UK Railtours is running a special train, The Plant’, from London King’s Cross to Leeds in aid of the Railway Children charity.

Faster train services for Yorkshire and North East as new plans announced

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January 14, 2026
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Major new Northern Powerhouse Rail plans have been launched, which should boost services across Yorkshire and the North East.

Christmas toy run brings smiles to children in Leeds hospital

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December 25, 2025
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Railway staff visited Leeds Children’s Hospital on Monday, 22nd December, to meet the young patients and hand out Chirstmas gifts.

35 local organisations receive grants from Transpennine Route Upgrade

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December 24, 2025
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Thirty-five local organisations along the TransPennine route have benefitted from grants from the Transpennine Route Upgrade Community Fund.

MPs hold talks in support of re-opening Skipton to Colne Line

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November 10, 2025
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MPs meet with campaigners and local business leaders to reaffirm the commitment to restoring the Skipton to Colne Line

Automatic ticket charging using GPS technology to be expanded

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November 3, 2025
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A trial of digital ticketing using GPS (Global Positioning System) technology is being expanded to Northern services between Sheffield and Doncaster.

CrossCountry to run full timetable as RMT strikes called off

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October 30, 2025
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CrossCountry says that they will run a normal timetable this Saturday, 1st November, following the suspension of planned RMT strike action. The train operator says…

A look at The Airedale Line route for Train Sim Classic

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October 11, 2025
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MaxTracks is currently working on creating The Airedale Line for Train Sim Classic, and RailAdvent have spoken with Max to see what the line will look like when complete.