County Down Railway gets a new lease of life after vegetation clearance
A specialist rail contractor known for involvement in the HS2 high-speed rail project has completed significant vegetation clearance work along the Do…
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Call for greenways and heritage railways to receive equal treatment
The Downpatrick and County Down Railway is asking the government to ensure that heritage railways are treated the same as greenway projects.
Northern Ireland heritage railway volunteer receives Gaisce award by President Connolly
Downpatrick and County Down Railway volunteer Shea McKee received a Gaisce Gold Award from Uachtarán na hÉireann / President of Ireland, Catherine C…
King’s Award given to Downpatrick & County Down Railway
Following their recent award at the Social Enterprise NI Awards 2025, the Downpatrick and County Down Railway has now been given the highest honour a …
Downpatrick & County Down Railway Wins Award Following Reopening Works
The Downpatrick & County Down Railway (DCDR) has been recognised for its efforts at the Social Enterprise NI Awards 2025.
Halloween promises to be a frightening experience on Irish railway
The Downpatrick and County Down Railway promises a frightening experience for visitors on the weekend following Halloween.
Downpatrick & County Down Railway Aquires Cement Bubble wagon
The Downpatrick & County Down Railway welcomed another new vehicle to the railway last week.
Babcock upgrades level crossing and track at Northern Ireland Heritage Railway
Vital infrastructure works at the Downpatrick and County Down Railway (DCDR) were recently completed with the help of the railway systems contractor Babcock International Group.…
Downpatrick & County Down Railway celebrates anniversary using vintage carriages
On 2nd August, visitors to the Downpatrick & County Down Railway can travel in vintage carriages to mark 40 years since the railway was incorporat…