Weardale railway to welcome Inspiration Train to Stanhope
A week-long visit by the nationally touring Inspiration Train is set to bring additional visitors to Weardale Railway, with a programme of community e…
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Weardale Railway announces Santa Express 2026
The Santa Express will return to the Weardale Railway this festive season, running between 28 November and 24 December. The popular Christmas attracti…
County Durham railway gets ready for the Santa Express
Sweltering May temperatures will be just memories next winter, when “The Magic of Christmas” returns to Weardale Railway in County Durham.
Special journey on heritage railway for people with dementia
The Weardale Railway in County Durham recently provided a special heritage train journey for people living with dementia and their carers.
Romic HST to visit County Durham for special services
A brand new visitor to the Weardale Railway has been announced.
Newcastle United president drives locomotive to mark 80th Birthday
Bob Young OBE, Honorary President of Newcastle United, has marked his 80th birthday by taking the controls of a historic Sentinel locomotive on the We…
Weardale Railway announces family-friendly Easter weekend
Families across North East England are being invited to take part in a festive Easter celebration as Weardale Railway hosts a weekend of seasonal acti…
Inspiration exhibition train’s final tour dates announced
Railway enthusiasts have a final chance to visit the exhibition train Inspiration, as the final stops on its tour have been announced.
County Durham volunteers to take part in annual community clean up
A dedicated ‘army’ of volunteers is gearing up to return along the Weardale Railway this spring, for the line’s annual community clean-up. Last …
Special Northern Service Raises £3,200 for Charity
A charity service on the Weardale Railway was announced in January, scheduled to run on 22nd February.