Yorkshire Wolds Railway gears up for 2025 season
The Yorkshire Wolds Railway is carrying out its finaly preparations before opening for the 2025 season on Sunday 6 April.
Tag: Driffield
Northern using hawks to deter pigeons from nesting on station roofs
Train operator Northern is trialling the use of Hawks to scare away pigeons that have been causing problems to customers at three of its stations.
Yorkshire level crossing upgrade to disrupt road and rail users for a week
A level crossing closure at Driffield, Yorkshire will affect road users and train services on the Hull-Scarborough line for one week starting from 28 …
Train fares reduced by up to 20% in East Yorkshire
To increase the numbers travelling by train, Northern and TransPennine Express plans to slash the price of tickets on two key routes in East Yorkshire…
Yorkshire Wolds Railway launches fund-raising campaign.
The Yorkshire Wolds Railway (YWR) has secured nearly £100,000 from the UK Government through its Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) for a new Visitor Cen…
East Yorkshire Model Railway Show returns for its 7th year
The Yorkshire Wolds Railways 7th annual Driffield Model Railway Show is set to take place on Saturday 9 March 2024.
Northern’s plan to put nuisance pigeons to flight
Northern is trialling a new effort to force pigeons to take flight from its stations, introducing plastic owls, simulated hawk sounds and a deterrent …
Teen under influence of drink and drugs saved from harm by train conductor in East Yorkshire
Late evening last Monday, 14th August), a conductor on a Northern train in East Yorkshire has been praised for saving a child from potential harm.
A Visit to the Vale Of Rheidol Railway and steam locomotive 3114
The story of Kerr Stuart Wren 3114s restoration in the 1960s and the author's visit to see it again for the first time in 50 years.
Northern staff pick their favourite scenic routes
The rail operator has asked its staff which are their favourite train routes to work on - here are the results!
