Nearly £50,000 raised for charity with Kilimanjaro challenge
To raise money for the Railway Children Charity, Avanti West Coast employees climbed Mount Kilimanjaro.
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Rapido Trains announces three new models
Rapido Trains UK has announced 3 new OO models featuring a L&Y Class 25 0-6-0, a "The Railway Children" train pack, and a WD bogie wagon.
Banbury Depot to be celebrated with a special passenger service
Banbury Depot is a major facility operated by Chiltern Railways and received a £9.4 million upgrade in early 2023 to expand its maintenance capabilit…
Keighley and Worth Valley Railway win at Heritage Railway Association Awards
The Annual Heritage Railway Association Awards were held over the weekend, with many railways shortlisted for awards.
A journey through the past, present and future with South Eastern Railway
South Eastern Railway has announced that on Wednesday, 11 March, at One Birdcage Walk, Central London, rail enthusiasts and history buffs alike are in…
Farewell tour for mark III trains raises £20,000 for charity
A farewell rail tour celebrating the iconic Chiltern Railways' Mark 3 fleet has raised £20,000 for charity, marking the end of an era for trains that…
Charity rail tour from North to South Wales
On Saturday, 25th April, the Branch Line Society is running the “Gerald of Wales / Y Gerallt Gymro” special train from Holyhead to Swansea.
Special train to travel into Doncaster works
On Saturday, 18th April, UK Railtours is running a special train, The Plant', from London King's Cross to Leeds in aid of the Railway Children charity…
£200,000 donation to help see return of Railway Children steam locomotive
No. 5775, well known for its starring role in The Railway Children film in 1970, has been in the restoration queue at the Keighley and Worth Valley Ra…
Chiltern Railways’ charity event to celebrate Mark III fleet
In February, Chiltern Railway is to host a special train journey to bid farewell to its Mark III coaches, which date back to the era of British Rail.…
