Network Rail engineers are starting £3.6 million worth of repairs at the historic Avon Viaduct near Linlithgow. The project, which began on 3 August and is due to be completed by May 2027, will protect the future of the 23-span listed structure and the railway it carries across the River Avon between West Lothian and […]
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Work begins on £3.6 million restoration of historic Avon Viaduct
Network Rail engineers are starting £3.6 million worth of repairs at the historic Avon Viaduct near Linlithgow. The project, which began on 3 August and is due to be completed by May 2027, will protect the future of the 23-span listed structure and the railway it carries across the River Avon between West Lothian and […]
Work begins on £3.6 million restoration of historic Avon Viaduct
Network Rail engineers are starting £3.6 million worth of repairs at the historic Avon Viaduct near Linlithgow. The project, which began on 3 August and is due to be completed by May 2027, will protect the future of the 23-span listed structure and the railway it carries across the River Avon between West Lothian and […]
Severn Valley Railway suspends steam services during hot and dry weather
The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) has announced that, because of the continuing period of exceptionally hot and dry weather and with little rainfall forecast, it is suspending all steam-hauled services until further notice. Heritage diesel locomotives will haul all passenger services, allowing the railway to continue operating while significantly reducing the risk of lineside fires. […]
Severn Valley Railway suspends steam services during hot and dry weather
The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) has announced that, because of the continuing period of exceptionally hot and dry weather and with little rainfall forecast, it is suspending all steam-hauled services until further notice. Heritage diesel locomotives will haul all passenger services, allowing the railway to continue operating while significantly reducing the risk of lineside fires. […]
Severn Valley Railway suspends steam services during hot and dry weather
The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) has announced that, because of the continuing period of exceptionally hot and dry weather and with little rainfall forecast, it is suspending all steam-hauled services until further notice. Heritage diesel locomotives will haul all passenger services, allowing the railway to continue operating while significantly reducing the risk of lineside fires. […]
Kent & East Sussex Railway makes headway with ‘Ready for Robertsbridge’ plans
The Kent & East Sussex Railway (K&ESR) has announced two major moves in its preparations for the return of services to Robertsbridge in 2028. Importantly, it has secured full funding for the restoration and installation of the historic Tovil Footbridge at Northiam Station, thanks to a combination of heritage grants, private donations and the railway’s […]
Young volunteers supported to play their part in heritage railways following new safety guidance
The Office of Rail and Road has today published guidance designed to help heritage railway and tramway operators give young volunteers, aged from 14 to minimum school leaving age, the chance to learn new skills while making sure the right safeguards are in place. Heritage railways rely heavily on volunteers and are often where young […]
Young volunteers supported to play their part in heritage railways following new safety guidance
The Office of Rail and Road has today published guidance designed to help heritage railway and tramway operators give young volunteers, aged from 14 to minimum school leaving age, the chance to learn new skills while making sure the right safeguards are in place. Heritage railways rely heavily on volunteers and are often where young […]
105 Year-old engine to re-enter service at North Norfolk Railway Poppy Line event
The North Norfolk Railway has announced that Great North Railway Class N2 1744 is set to make its public re-entry to service at the popular heritage line on 17 July, hauling special passenger trains for members of the Gresley Society and other key supporters to celebrate the completion of the engine’s overhaul costing almost £800,000. […]