Class 55 to return to service after 29 years at Leicestershire railway
For 2026, the Great Central Railway has confirmed a special visitor for the season.
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Leicestershire railway offers 50% discount for locals
The Great Central Railway is encouraging those local to them this month through half-price tickets.
Campaign slams lack of funding for reopening railway line
The Campaign for Reopening the Ivanhoe Line (CRIL) has slammed the absence of funding to reopen the line in the government's transport plans.
Paddington Bear to visit Leicestershire Railway
This March, at the Great Central Railway, visitors have a chance to meet Paddington.
Leicestershire railway to run ‘Pay What You Can Afford’ steam train service this Christmas Day
The Great Central Railway are to run a special service this Christmas Day, with passengers only advised to pay what they can afford. Three trains…
Leicestershire railway named Best Day Out
The Great Central Railway was awarded the “Leicestershire's Best Day Out” award at the 2025 "Visit Leicester Tourism & Hospitality Awards".
Reunification project funding reaches 75% – donations remain open!
Next year, the Great Central Railway will take significant steps toward its reunification project.
Steam locomotive 92134 set for Great Central Winter Gala
Following its successful Autumn Diesel and Steam Galas, the Great Central Railway has announced the first guest locomotive for its Winter Steam Gala i…
WATCH: In-cab digital signalling tested at speed in East Coast Azuma train
Digital in-cab signalling has been successfully tested at speed on a train from London North Eastern Railway's Azuma fleet of trains.
Beer and spirits to flow again at this month’s Great Central Railway festival
Once again this autumn, the Great Central Railway (GCR) is holding its Beer, Cider, & Gin Festival.