Somerset and Dorset Railway announce 2026 event program
The 2026 season at the Somerset and Dorset Railway begins on Easter Sunday, 5 April, with trains returning to service at Midsomer Norton South Station…
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East Somerset Railway steps back in time for special 40s recreation
The East Somerset Railway has stepped back in time to the 1940s, to when their GWR Railcar W22 first ran along the line.
Sir Nigel Gresley to visit 50th Anniversary Gala in Somerset
West Somerset Railway has announced an exciting visiting locomotive for their WSR 50 Spring Steam Spectacular running on the 1st-4th May.
Drop in sessions to discuss Portishead to Bristol reinstation
The public is being invited to two drop-in sessions ahead of major work to restore the railway between Portishead and Bristol.
Devon landslip stabilisation work to cause services to be suspended this weekend
Services between Crewkerne and Exeter will be suspended on 17th and 18th January, to allow the lineside to be stabilised following a landslip.
Autumn 2025 events at a Somerset heritage railway
The Somerset & Dorset Railway Heritage Trust has been looking back at notable events during 2025.
Somerset trains resume after drainage work
Last week, Network Rail was out in the Somerton area, replacing drainage on around 600 metres of line.
Somerset train journeys to be disrupted next week
Starting next week on the 8th December, essential engineering work will be carried out in Somerset until the 14th December.
Steam locomotive 71000 Duke of Gloucester to visit Somerset this Tuesday
This Tuesday, 2nd December, 71000 Duke of Gloucester is to visit Bath with The Bath Christmas Market Express. The tour starts at Rugby with an…
Work on Somerset Railway Bridge Completed
A 1970s bridge in Frome has been successfully strengthened to help prevent faults.