Railway Launches Father’s Day Ploughman’s Pint Special
The Llangollen and Corwen Railway has announced a brand-new Father’s Day experience for Sunday 21 June – combining heritage steam travel, award-winning food and a pint in the stunning surroundings of the Dee Valley. The specially created Father’s Day Ploughman’s Pint Special will run on two steam-hauled services during the day at 12.20pm and 3.15pm, with places […]
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First train with Great British Railway branding unveiled
The first train displaying Great British Railways (GBR) branding has been revealed. It features a red, white and blue colour scheme mirroring the Union flag, as well as the double-arrow logo initially used by British Rail. A Southern Class 387 train in Brighton received the makeover ahead of the operator’s services entering public ownership on […]
All Aboard for Dee Valley Volunteer Adventure
The Llangollen and Corwen Railway is inviting local people to enjoy a unique day of free train travel on Saturday, June 6, through the stunning Dee Valley while discovering the rewarding world of heritage railway volunteering. ‘Volunteer at our Stations – An Open Day on the Move’ will take place, giving visitors the opportunity to travel […]
Ride the Rocket Returns for Spectacular Fireworks Extravaganza
A magical evening of steam, spectacle and fireworks is set to light up the Dee Valley this autumn as the Llangollen Railway launches ticket sales for its hugely anticipated “Ride the Rocket” experience on Saturday, 7 November 2026. Departing from Llangollen Railway Station at 6pm, passengers will enjoy a return steam-hauled journey to Corwen aboard […]
Special celebration of railway pioneer George Stephenson planned for June
A special celebration of the life of ‘Father of Railways’ will take place in Chesterfield next month. George Stephenson Day 2026 will take place on Saturday, June 13th at Holy Trinity Church, the final resting place of the engineering pioneer. The event will include the first public display at Holy Trinity of rare artefacts connected […]
Long-awaited legislation for new rail body in King’s Speech
The King’s Speech on Wednesday included long-awaited legislation to create a new public sector body to oversee Britain’s railways. William Barton / Shutterstock.com Great British Railways (GBR) will bring responsibility for tracks and trains under a single organisation for the first time since privatisation in the mid-1990s. The Government said having decision making on access […]
Sustainable HydroShunter unveiled at Kidderminster
By John Titlow THE Severn Valley Railway and West Midlands-based Vanguard Sustainable Transport Solutions marked a major milestone in railway decarbonisation with the official launch and unveiling of the UK’s first hydrogen-powered shunter at Kidderminster Town station on February 26. Developed in the SVR’s workshops from the body of disused Class 08 D3802, the HydroShunter […]
May 2026 | The Railway Magazine
The Railway Magazine provides the latest news, Steam & Heritage, modern traction and reviews and our brand-new May issue is out now! From little acorns… The late Gordon Pettitt was one of British Rail’s most respected senior managers, but his railway career had humble beginnings, as revealed in Part 1 of his personal recollections. Eastern intruders […]
Issue 345 | Heritage Railway Magazine
With Heritage Railway magazine, you can keep up to date with essential railway news, days out and lots more! You won’t want to miss issue 345 of Heritage Railway magazine. If you’d like to give this edition of Heritage Railway magazine a read, then you can skip the wait and download the digital version or you can order the […]