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    BR Standard 9F 92134 on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. // : Credit: Great Central Railway

    Two special events at the Great Central Railway each side of Christmas

    As a prelude to the festive season and to welcome 2026, the Great Central Railway is running two special events.
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    Roger Smith 14 November, 2025
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    Meet Santa at the Great Central Railway. // Credit: Great Central Railway

    Great Central Railway to operate Christmas experiences

    This Christmas, the Great Central Railway will host a variety of magical experiences that the whole family can enjoy.
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    Roger Smith 23 October, 2025
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    Off to the match in the 1960s. // Credit: Great Central Railway

    Experience the 1960s at the Great Central Railway

    Later this month, the Great Central Railway will stage its ever-popular and award-winning 'Railways at Work' gala.
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    Roger Smith 1 August, 2025
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    East Midland Trainee Staff at Rothley

    Driver Training Improved Thanks to East Midlands Railway and Great Central Railway

    East Midlands Railway and Great Central Railway have partnered up to improve the learning of Driver Apprentices.
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    Victoria Thompson 18 June, 2025
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    Witherslack Hall on the Santa Express - Great Central Railway

    Great Central Railway announce the return of the Santa Express for 2024

    Great Central Railway opens bookings for its Santa Express trains this Festive season
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    Mark Wilson 10 November, 2024
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    Santa and Mrs Claus at the Great Central Railway

    Leicestershire heritage railway announces Christmas programme

    Great Central Railway is planning months ahead, launching its festive offering for 2024 and celebrating Christmas in the heat of July!
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    Janine Booth 30 July, 2024
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    Two Children stand with a Great Central Railway Volunteer

    Kids Travel For Just £1 This Summer At The Great Central Railway

    This summer, The Great Central Railway offers families the chance to create memories together while learning about the history of Britain's only mainl…
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    Joseph Molloy 20 July, 2024
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    Standard 2MT No.78019 at Leicester North - Great Central Railway

    Dad’s for a Quid at Leicestershire Railway this Father’s Day

    A special 'Dad's for a Quid' offer will be available at the Great Central Railway this Father's Day
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    Mark Wilson 8 June, 2024
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    Drawing by Cass Hayward of the urban viaduct section. // Credit: Great Central Railway

    Leicestershire railway launches £500,000 Reunification appeal

    The Great Central Railway has launched a half-million-pound appeal to fund design documents for the ambitious plans for its ‘Reunification’ projec…
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    Roger Smith 22 April, 2024
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    Super Sprinter No. 153371 at the Great Central Railway. // Credit: Great Central Railway

    Super Sprinter railcars to feature at Leicestershire gala

    Among the attractions announced by the Great Central Railway for its Spring Diesel Gala are its Class 153 Super Sprinter single-coach railcars.
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    Roger Smith 11 March, 2024
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