The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) has announced that the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has approved its application to convert Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) Plc into a charitable community benefit society (CCBS), a key step in the organisation’s ambitious One Railway restructure. The newly constituted organisation will be named Severn Valley Railway Society Limited, a title […]
Category: heritage
Brunel landmarks to be restored in Bath works programme
Rail passengers travelling through Bath later this month are being asked to plan their journeys in advance as Network Rail begins major restoration work on two of the region’s most important railway heritage structures: the Grade II listed Sydney Gardens footbridge and the eastern entrance to the iconic Box Tunnel. Sydney Gardens footbridge is the […]
North East legend enjoys grand day out at Weardale Railway
Bob Young OBE, honorary president of Newcastle United, marked his 80th birthday year by taking the controls of a Sentinel locomotive at Weardale Railway in Stanhope, County Durham. The visit formed part of a driver experience day hosted by the heritage railway, with Bob joined in the cab by Wayne Dixon, Technical Advisor, and accompanied […]
Scarborough’s clocktower shines after major restoration
A painstaking restoration of the clocktower has been completed as part of the Scarborough station upgrade. The £14 million project – preserving the grade II-listed building’s historical character – includes a new roof, drainage systems and restored stonework. The waiting room and ticket office are also being revamped to improve passenger experience at the station, […]
A celebration of Steam returns to Grand Central Railway
The Great Central Railway will welcome the return of its much-anticipated Spring Steam Weekend from Saturday 28 February to Sunday 1 March, celebrating the spectacle and atmosphere of main line steam on Britain’s only preserved double-track heritage railway. Across the two days, an impressive line-up of visiting and home-fleet steam locomotives will operate an intensive […]
First pint pulled following investment in Carlisle station pub
The first pint has been pulled in a new pub at Carlisle station set to galvanise the region’s independent brewery scene. The Scott & Brassey opened on Wednesday 25 February on Platform 4 following an extensive renovation of the premises by Network Rail, with support from Avanti West Coast, which manages the station, and the […]
The National Archives to preserve Railway 200 website
A popular website that promoted and chronicled the 200th anniversary celebration of the modern railway is to be preserved for posterity by The National Archives. The Railway 200 website – www.railway200.co.uk – is packed with interesting insights and information about last year’s national bicentenary campaign, which encouraged more people to consider a career in rail […]
The National Archives to preserve Railway 200 website
A popular website that promoted and chronicled the 200th anniversary celebration of the modern railway is to be preserved for posterity by The National Archives. The Railway 200 website – www.railway200.co.uk – is packed with interesting insights and information about last year’s national bicentenary campaign, which encouraged more people to consider a career in rail […]
North Yorkshire Moors Railway unveils all-new ticketing for 2026
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has announced a bold new ticketing and pricing structure for 2026, designed to make heritage rail travel more accessible, affordable, and family friendly than ever before. Launching from the start of the season on 28 March 2026, the new approach turns traditional holiday pricing on its head by introducing […]