Safety system for Northern Ireland steam trains ‘on the way to completion’
The Railway Preservation Society of Ireland has said that a new safety management system for operating mainline steam in Northern Ireland is well on i…
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Irish railway heritage centre benefits from gift by tour operator
Táilte Tours of Ireland has donated €1,600 worth of enamel badges to Donegal Railway Heritage Centre where they will be sold to raise funds for the…
Belfast – Dublin railway line set for €165 million investment
The cross-border “Enterprise” service between Belfast and Dublin will be improved with investment from the PEACEPLUS programme.
ScotRail’s extra services for Scotland v Northern Ireland game
Football fans planning to travel to Hampden Park for the men’s football international between Scotland and Northern Ireland on Tuesday 26 March have been advised…
Steam Dreams founder departs to focus on European trips
Marcus Robertson, founder of the Steam Dreams Rail Co, is stepping down to start a new company, Belle Trains.
Waterford railway benefits from National Trust steam loco donation
The National Trust gifts a historic narrow gauge steam locomotive to a railway in Ireland.
Northern Ireland rail workers on strike today
More than three thousand workers at Translink, Northern Ireland's public transport operator, will strike today (Thursday 1 February).
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland transport projects get funding boost
Transport Secretary Mark Harper has announced several projects to improve transport links throughout the UK to to drive tourism and the economy.
Northern Ireland railway line could be reopened following latest study
A study has found that reopening the Portadown to Armagh line is operationally feasible, technically deliverable, and would promote sustainability..
Video: Northern Ireland’s Downpatrick Railway appeals for funds to repair flood damage
The Downpatrick and County Down Railway (DCDR) has launched a public appeal for funds following the extensive damage caused by flooding over recent da…