53 years after last BR train, Swanage driver takes charge of heritage train

Posted on January 3, 2025 by Guest authors

On New Year’s Day, a driver of a train from Swanage was the same one who drove trains to the town before British Rail withdrew its services.

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Find out what goes on behind the scenes at a heritage railway

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February 10, 2026
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The Swanage Railway is holding a Community Weekend in February, when visitors can get the rare chance to find out what goes on behind the scenes.

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Swanage Railway Volunteers to Run the ‘Sunset Shuttle’

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July 23, 2025
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A heritage diesel service, ‘Sunset Shuttle’, is being launched by Swanage Railway volunteers and will connect Swanage, Herston Halt, Harman’s Cross and Corfe Castle.

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New Swanage Railway and Network Rail agreement officially signed

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October 31, 2025
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Network Rail and the Swanage Railway have officially signed a new agreement, which will benefit both organisations. The signing ceremony was held at Corfe Castle…

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