Tag: Lancashire

Flying Scotsman to visit Bluebell Railway

The world's most famous steam locomotive, the Flying Scotsman, is to visit…

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East Lancashire Railway to hold children’s adventure days and Jubilee celebration this spring

The East Lancashire Railway (ELR) has announced a wide programme of exciting…

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Leeds-Morecambe CRP publishes study into future of the Bentham Line

The Leeds-Morecambe Community Rail Partnership has released a summary of a study…

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Northern announces May train timetable changes

Northern Trains is to introduce its new timetable from Sunday, 15th May,…

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Northern recovers over £2m for taxpayers from fare dodgers during past 12 months

During the past 12 months, from 1st April 2021 to 31st March…

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Redundant railway land in Wigan transformed into wildflower haven for bees

Redundant railway land next to the West Coast Main Line in Wigan…

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Avanti West Coast launches Feel Good Field Trips for children

Avanti West Coast has launched Feel Good Field Trips for children from…

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East Lancashire Railway’s pub ‘The Trackside’ named Pub of The Year for the Bury area

The Rochdale, Oldham and Bury branch of CAMRA name the East Lancashire…

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LMS steam locomotive and heritage wagons win at this year’s Heritage Railway Association Awards

At the 2022 Heritage Railway Association Awards held on 19th March, competition…

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East Lancs Railway to hold farewell event for popular locomotive

The East Lancashire Railway are to give Class 47 D1501 a proper…

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