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Santa Express trains to return this Christmas with Gingerbread theme - how to book
2+ hour ago (385+ words) North Yorkshire Moors Railway has released its festive lineup, providing something for everyone to enjoy. Santa Express will bring the Christmas magic and the opportunity for children, and adults to meet Father Christmas before the big day. The theme for…...
Beamish marks 50 years since Rowley Station became its first transplanted building
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (573+ words) Beamish is marking a milestone in its own history as it celebrates half a century since a County Durham railway station became the first building to be transplanted to the museum site. The museum is hosting a weekend of activities…...
Hidden 1822 railway map signed by George Stephenson restored after 200 years
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (794+ words) A UNIQUE plan showing the evolution of the Stockton & Darlington Railway, and signed by George Stephenson, has been painstakingly restored in time for Local History Month. It is three metres wide and more than one metre deep, and is dated…...
This 300-Year-old railway in County Durham is still running — and you can ride it
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (797+ words) Tanfield Railway claims the title of the world's oldest railway, dating back to 1725, a full century before the Stockton and Darlington Railway opened. Running between Sunniside in Gateshead and East Tanfield in County Durham, the heritage line operates on track…...
Thomas the Tank Engine to steam back into North Yorkshire railway
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (234+ words) Thomas the Tank Engine is set to steam back into the spotlight with days of family fun on a North Yorkshire heritage railway. The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) will host the Day Out With Thomas event as part of…...
Train operator serving North East unveils first refurbished train in fleet
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (601+ words) A train operator serving the North East has unveiled the first refurbished train in its fleet, marking the start of a £75 million investment aimed at improving passenger comfort. CrossCountry revealed the newly upgraded Voyager train, 220033, at Alstom’s Litchurch Lane facility…...
Tyne and Wear Metro's new trains star on BBC TV show with Michael Portillo
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (569+ words) The Tyne and Wear Metro’s new train fleet has starred on national television in Michael Portillo’s latest series on Britain’s railways. The new Stadler train featured in the first episode of Michael Portillo’s two-part BBC Two series, Michael Portillo’s 200 Years…...
What happens to Locomotion No 1 replica after the S&DR200 weekend events?
9+ mon, 4+ week ago (335+ words) The North East has just witnessed one of its biggest heritage weekends in living memory. From Shildon to Darlington to Stockton, tens of thousands of people gathered to celebrate 200 years since the world’s first passenger railway journey on the Stockton…...
Darlington rail spectacle took years of work says Ghost Train director
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (421+ words) The world’s first passenger rail journey will be marked this weekend with a major free event in Darlington that promises to stop people in their tracks. The Ghost Train: The Departure will bring light, music and spectacle to the town…...
Everything you need to know ahead of Darlington's Ghost Train event this weekend
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (269+ words) Residents and businesses are being warned of road closures as the town prepares for Ghost Train: The Departure, marking 200 years since the world’s first passenger rail journey. The free event takes place on Saturday, September 20, with performances from 3pm and a…...