A heritage railway has become the first heritage railway in the UK to take a Sprinter Unit into its running fleet.

Here is a round up of all the Royal visits to the region this year: On April 17, 2025, King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended the first Royal Maundy Service at Durham Cathedral since 1967. The ...

On September 26, the Duke of Edinburgh visited the Locomotion Museum in Shildon, with a broader tour through County Durham ...

Brighten up your new year with a special day out travelling by steam along stunning routes with The Railway Touring Company ...

Start 2026 with a special day out to remember travelling by steam over the world-famous Settle & Carlisle Line or visiting fascinating Stratford upon Avon or pretty Buxton in the Peak District.

Bradford took centre stage, Doncaster showed ambition, presidents had a heated debate and we all felt the heat as ...

The Watercress Line has become the first heritage railway in the UK to add a Class 150 Sprinter to its running fleet, marking ...

In June 2026 the iconic Flying Scotsman will return to the East Lancashire Railway (ELR). In a rare opportunity to see this ...

The trips, running in April and July, promise a blend of history, relaxation and the unmistakable romance of steam travel.

As well as their famous Santa Specials, this time of year means essential maintenance of trains at North Yorkshire Moors Railway.