Iconic High Speed Train to haul services on County Durham railway for one day only
For one day only this August, a High Speed Train will run a special service on the Weardale Railway. On the 17th August, 43089 and…
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Weardale volunteers presented with a Chairman’s Medal
Weardale Railway Trust volunteers have been awarded Chairman's Medals by the County Durham Council.
Get ready for Easter fun on County Durham railway
The Weardale Railway in County Durham is getting ready for Easter with more than enough activities to keep visitors entertained.
County Durham heritage railway appoints first female general manager
Weardale Heritage Railway in County Durham, has appointed Claire Gibbons as its new General Manager. She is the first woman to head the historic line.
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Development at the Weardale Railway will boost the area’s tourism and economy
Construction work has started on a development at the Weardale Railway that will also boost tourism to Bishop Auckland and the local area.
1960s train returns to passenger service
A class 108 DMU will return to passenger services this week on the Weardale Railway
Weardale Railway purchases Wensleydale Railway-based Class 142 Pacer Train
BR Class 142 No. 142078 has been purchased by The Weardale Railway Trust from The Wensleydale Railway.
Durham Council submits plans to run rail service between Darlington and Weardale
Durham County Council has submitted plans which could see a passenger rail service run from Darlington to Weardale.
Weardale Railway cancels Christmas trains and defers reopening to 2022
The Weardale Railway has announced that they have deferred their reopening until 2022.
Update on steam locomotive Tornado’s Winter Maintenance Work
The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust have continued in March on carrying out winter maintenance work to their new build London and North Eastern Railway (LNE…
