County Durham volunteers to take part in annual community clean up
A dedicated ‘army’ of volunteers is gearing up to return along the Weardale Railway this spring, for the line’s annual community clean-up. Last …
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County Durham Railway to host Easter events
This Easter, visitors can enjoy a memorable day at the Weardale Railway.
Autocar and Bubble Car to feature at Weardale Railway event
On Sunday, 15 March 2026, Weardale Railway will see its historic NER autocar running alongside British Rail Class 122 ‘Bubble Car’ for the first t…
Weardale Railway welcomes the legendary NER petrol-electric railcar
This winter, Weardale Railway will bring a piece of railway history to Stanhope with the return of the iconic North Eastern Railway (NER) Petrol-Elect…
Book Review: Tanfield Waggonway by Rob Langham
This book offers an illustrated insight into the history and operation of the Tanfield Waggonway in County Durham.
Metro employees watch as old carriages are recycled
Metro has sent some of its decommissioned trains to a yard in County Durham to undergo breakage work.
County Durham heritage railway to feature on BBC programme
Weardale Railway has revealed that it is to feature in Michael Portillo’s new BBC2 series 200 Years of the Railways.
Original Tyne and Wear Metro unit donated to Tyneside railway for preservation
The first of Tyne and Wear Metro's original trains has been donated to The Stephenson Steam Railway for preservation.
London North Eastern Railway Offers Environmental Project Funding
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) are offering funding towards environmental projects as part of their Customer and Community Investment Fund.
Old Tyne and Wear Metro Trains Are Being Recycled and Repurposed
The Tyne and Wear Metro is currently phasing out its old train fleet, which is being sent to be recycled.