County Down Railway gets a new lease of life after vegetation clearance
A specialist rail contractor known for involvement in the HS2 high-speed rail project has completed significant vegetation clearance work along the Do…
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Centenary tribute to closure of Northern Ireland tramway
The Crich Tramway Village in Derbyshire has issued a tribute for the centenary of the closure of the Portstewart Steam Tramway in Northern Ireland.
Work starts on refurbishment of rare Irish railway carriage
The Downpatrick & County Down Railway has started the restoration of Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) 'laminate' carriage No. 1918.
Call for greenways and heritage railways to receive equal treatment
The Downpatrick and County Down Railway is asking the government to ensure that heritage railways are treated the same as greenway projects.
Alstom secures order from Ireland for 20 X’trapolis trains
Alstom has secured a contract from Irish Rail for 20 X’trapolis five-carriage train sets for use in the Greater Dublin Area.
Northern Ireland heritage railway volunteer receives Gaisce award by President Connolly
Downpatrick and County Down Railway volunteer Shea McKee received a Gaisce Gold Award from Uachtarán na hÉireann / President of Ireland, Catherine C…
King’s Award given to Downpatrick & County Down Railway
Following their recent award at the Social Enterprise NI Awards 2025, the Downpatrick and County Down Railway has now been given the highest honour a …
Downpatrick & County Down Railway Wins Award Following Reopening Works
The Downpatrick & County Down Railway (DCDR) has been recognised for its efforts at the Social Enterprise NI Awards 2025.
Downpatrick & County Down Railway Aquires Cement Bubble wagon
The Downpatrick & County Down Railway welcomed another new vehicle to the railway last week.
European Train Control System installed on first train in Ireland
European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 1 has been successfully completed by Alstom on the Head of Series (HoS) for the IÉ 22000 Class.
