The Mid Norfolk Railway has announced that they have cancelled their summer 2020 special events due to COVID-19 restrictions.
The special trains that were expected to be held were the Cream & High Tea, Fish & Chip, Rock ‘n' Rail and the Jazz Trains. Additionally, the 1940s Weekend, the Beer Festival, and the Railcar Association event in October are also now cancelled.
Explaining the decision Charlie Robinson, the Chairman of the Mid Norfolk Railway said: “The railway is continuing to monitor the evolving situation and is following the Government's instructions regarding the Coronavirus pandemic.
“After investigation and consideration, the railway has decided that we are unable to host any of our special train services or events which include the serving of food and drink this summer. This has been a very difficult decision to make and has not been taken lightly, however the safety of our customers, staff and volunteers must always come first.”
The Mid Norfolk Railway will be offering all passengers who were booked on these special trains the opportunity to carry over a booking to 2021 at 2020 prices or receive a refund.
A range of developments at the Mid Norfolk Railway means that it is expected a full, and expanded, range of special trains will run during 2021.
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My heart is broken by reading this. Very sad. I hope things will get much better for them and for Mid Norfolk Railway. 😢