Trains could run on a heritage railway as part of Barnsley Council plans to transform a disused ironworks into an attraction. The site is designated as a scheduled ancient monument.
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Tag: Preserved Railways
Tarka Valley Railway holds grand reopening event
The first train departed Torrington railway station on Saturday 5 August 2023 at a formal event attended by the train crew who operated the last passenger train that departed the
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Final yards of Mid Suffolk Railway extension to be laid down
The final few track panels are due to be laid on an extension to the Mid Suffolk Railway that will more than double the existing route. Work on the platform
Continue reading Planning application submitted to bring railway into Leek
A planning application has been submitted to install a railway line and station serving Leek. Click here for the article
Continue reading Levenmouth and Portishead donate old track to heritage projects
The Avon Valley Railway and Fife Heritage Railway have received donations of track from nearby railway projects as part of work to restore regular passenger services on them. The Fife
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NYMR Malton extension unlikely to happen
In an article about the new Infrastructure Manager for the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, the extension towards Malton has been discussed and he has confirmed that it is unlikely to
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Steam train put on display in Bala as part of funding push
A train has been put on display on the site of the proposed railway station in Bala as part of a push to demonstrate feasibility and raise funds for the
Continue reading Signalling partnership to support Leek extension
The Churnet Valley Railway has announced that it has agreed a partnership with Mosaic Rail, who will be providing signalling design and support services for the Leek extension. The project
Continue reading Mid Suffolk Light Railway launches new funding appeal
Following the successful extension of the line at the beginning of March adding nearly another 100 yards and traversing the difficult public footpath crossing, the Middy is reinvigorating its fund
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Final push for Norfolk Orbital Railway land purchase
A campaign group has confirmed that it has nearly raised £100k towards former railway land between High Kelling and Holt as it launches a final push to raise the final
Continue readingHelston Railway wins funding to restart extension work
£76,000 has been allocated to the Helston Railway from the first round of the government’s Culture Recovery Fund. Click here for the article
Continue readingTrust lines up Ironbridge funding bid
Parry People Movers and heritage trains will be a key feature of a bid developed by the Ironbridge Railway Trust creating a rail link between a Park and Ride site
Continue readingBala Lake Railway seeks Welsh government support
The Bala Lake Railway has sought investment from the Welsh Government for its £2.5m extension into the town of Bala itself. The Bala Lake Railway Trust has called it an
Continue readingBala Lake Railway prepares for planning application
The £2.5m extension of the Bala Lake Railway has progressed during the coronavirus epidemic with the final touches being put to the planning application. It is expected to be submitted
Continue readingEast Lancashire Railway clarifies Restoring Your Railway fund bid
East Lancashire Railway and Transport for Greater Manchester have shared a joint press release with regards to the successful Restoring Your Railway ideas fund bid for passenger services between Bury
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