South Western Railway (SWR) and Network Rail Wessex have formally handed over the keys of the Haslemere Signal Box to the Haslemere Signal Box Trust, marking the transfer of the Grade II listed landmark into community ownership. The Trust will now manage the site, a unique, platform-level signal box at Haslemere station, as a railway […]
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Historic Haslemere Signal Box redeveloped as new community museum
South Western Railway (SWR) and Network Rail Wessex have formally handed over the keys of the Haslemere Signal Box to the Haslemere Signal Box Trust, marking the transfer of the Grade II listed landmark into community ownership. The Trust will now manage the site, a unique, platform-level signal box at Haslemere station, as a railway […]
£3 million funding announced for National Railway Museum’s Central Hall project
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced £3 million in additional funding to unlock progress on the National Railway Museum’s vital Central Hall project. The funding boost helps the museum, part of the Science Museum Group, to address increased costs stemming from addressing the complexities of ‘stopping-up’ Leeman Road, which ran through the museum, splitting the […]
Kidderminster platform extension marks major milestone for Severn Valley Railway
A long-held ambition to extend the platform at the Severn Valley Railway’s Kidderminster Town station has been realised, with the official opening of the newly extended platform. The project has lengthened the platform by approximately 60 metres, allowing a full nine-coach train and locomotive to stand in the run-round position. This enhancement not only improves […]
Duchess of Hamilton locomotive celebrated with £2 coin
The National Railway Museum has partnered with The Royal Mint to celebrate the power and elegance of the Duchess of Hamilton locomotive by unveiling a new commemorative £2 coin. A symbol of speed, engineering excellence and Art Deco design, Duchess of Hamilton was built in Crewe in 1938 for the London, Midland and Scottish Railway […]
Great Central Railway launches Patreon to strengthen community support
The Great Central Railway (GCR) has announced the launch of its official Patreon page, offering supporters a new way to contribute to the preservation and development of the historic railway through affordable monthly donations. The initiative responds to a long-standing sentiment among supporters – “If everyone who loved the GCR just gave a small amount […]
Landslip repairs under way on Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway
The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway (GWSR) suffered a further embankment slip earlier this year, between Gotherington and Bishops Cleeve, about three miles north of Cheltenham Racecourse station. Work to repair the embankment is underway by R J Clarke Contractors, which has previously undertaken work for the GWSR. The railway’s infrastructure team believe the slip was […]
Landslip repairs under way on Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway
The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway (GWSR) suffered a further embankment slip earlier this year, between Gotherington and Bishops Cleeve, about three miles north of Cheltenham Racecourse station. Work to repair the embankment is underway by R J Clarke Contractors, which has previously undertaken work for the GWSR. The railway’s infrastructure team believe the slip was […]
SVR Spring Steam Gala is a standout success
The Severn Valley Railway’s Spring Steam Gala, held from 16–19 April, proved to be one of the busiest and most memorable enthusiast events in recent years, delighting visitors with a spectacular mix of power, personality and performance. Glorious spring sunshine, strong visitor numbers and an eye‑catching line‑up of locomotives combined to make the 2026 Spring […]