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 […]
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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 […]
First Mark 4 coaches saved for preservation
225 Preservation CIC has announced that it has reached an agreement with Beacon Rail to purchase two Mark 4 Pullman Open coaches for preservation. As part of InterCity 225 electric train sets they worked long-distance services out of London King’s Cross until withdrawal in November 2025. They have benefited from continuous investment over their life […]
Rare glimpse inside station’s clocktower as restoration ticks along
Network Rail’s ongoing transformation of Scarborough station has allowed this rare view inside the grade II-listed building’s clocktower. The £14 million upgrade includes a new roof, drainage systems, restored stonework and refurbished waiting room and ticket office. A Railway Heritage Trust grant of £203,000 has allowed for the restoration of the clocktower as an additional […]
North Yorkshire Moors Railway announces major funding milestone for vital project
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has announced that £130,000 has now been raised towards the urgent stabilisation of Bridge 42, marking a major milestone in efforts to restore services ahead of the 2026 season, which will begin on 28 March. Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of supporters and donors, this funding will go towards […]
Heritage railway harnesses solar energy to keep environmental gains on track
Sustainability goals and a desire to reduce environmental impact are behind the Kent & East Sussex Railway’s (K&ESR) latest station upgrade, made possible by a UK Government-funded grant from Ashford Borough Council. The award-winning heritage railway has received a Rural Energy Transition grant of £14,740 from the council to help with the cost of installing […]
British Transport Police appeal for help after Heritage Rail theft
Officers are appealing for the public’s help after two men stole £10,000 of lead from a heritage railway line building. The incident happened at around 8.50pm on Friday 23 January. The men approached the North Yorkshire Moors railway in Pickering in a white car – believed to be a VW Tiguan – before scaling a […]
Iconic locomotive ‘Flying Scotsman’ 2026 tour dates announced
The National Railway Museum in York has announced dates for the 2026 tour of the most famous steam engine in the world, Flying Scotsman. First entering service in 1923, Flying Scotsman became a world record breaker in 1934 as the first steam locomotive to officially reach 100 miles per hour. Owned by the National Railway […]