News
-
West Somerset Railway funding appeal hits the right notes!
Posted
by
Well-wishers have responded rapidly to the West Somerset Railway (WSR) plc’s urgent appeal for desperately-needed funds to help the 22-mile line heritage line get through the Coronavirus crisis.
-
Over £100k raised in Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway Trust’s appeal
Posted
by
Over £100,000 has poured in to the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway Trust’s emergency appeal fund – just 10 days after the railway called out for help.
-
Severn Valley Railway emergency appeal hits £100,000 milestone
Posted
by
The coronavirus pandemic has forced the closure of the Severn Valley Railway, one of the country’s leading heritage attractions. But, the railway’s emergency appeal has already raised more than £100,000.
-
Heritage charities offer facilities to Network Rail during coronavirus period
Posted
by
Didcot Railway Centre and Swindon Panel Society are helping Network Rail prepare for rail service delivery during the coronavirus outbreak.
-
National Lottery Heritage Fund announces £50m emergency fund to support heritage sector
Posted
by
UK’s biggest heritage funder unveils crisis funding and investment in digital skills for UK heritage affected by COVID-19.
-
A2B Model Railways continues to support modellers during difficult times
Posted
by
Although the shop is closed to the public, modelling store A2B Model Railways is doing everything to support modellers during these difficult times.
-
West Coast Main Line moves a million tonnes of critical supplies every week
Posted
by
Every 24 hours throughout the coronavirus crisis, 188,000 tonnes of critical supplies are being moved by rail between London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool and Glasgow.
-
Free parking for key workers across UK’s major stations
Posted
by
Network Rail is offering key workers free parking at 24 locations across Britain, as the country responds to the COVID-19 pandemic.
-
North Norfolk Railway lifeline after society support package
Posted
by
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought difficult times for heritage railways across the UK, with lines closed and no fare income likely for some months.
-
Manchester Piccadilly station launch new social distancing measures
Posted
by
Passengers making essential journeys at Manchester Piccadilly station will be able to keep a safe distance from each other during the coronavirus crisis, thanks to new measures in place this week.
