Chesterfield and its role in being the birthplace of the world’s railway system are to be commemorated with a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Category: Rail News
World’s largest railway festival opens at Alstom’s UK train factory
Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, will welcome almost 40,000 railfans from around the globe this weekend, as its Derby Litchurch Lane Works in the UK hosts the world’s largest-ever gathering of historic and modern trains – The Greatest Gathering. Alstom’s three-day sold-out charity extravaganza forms part of the wider festivities for Railway 200, […]
Could Your Local Station Be Crowned Britain’s Most Life-Changing?
The search is on to find Britain’s most life-changing railway station, as nominations open for the World Cup of Stations 2025, hosted by Rail Delivery Group. From now until 22 August, passengers across the country are invited to nominate stations that have played a life-changing role in their communities or personal lives. This year’s competition […]
