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Operating Calendar 2026

​​Please see our calendar below for the 2026 season. Blank days indicate that no trains are running and the railway is closed to the public.

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Please note that the tearoom at Stanhope Station will open on some days when trains are not running.

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Further updates will be provided throughout the year for our special event train services.

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Driver Experience availability can be found when booking via Digitickets. We may be able to accommodate you on other dates when services are not running.

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Accessibility ramps are available for wheelchair access to the train at all our stations. If you have mobility issues, we recommend that you contact us regarding accessibility ahead of your visit, so we can best accommodate your needs.

Services are operated by Weardale Railway Limited (WRL) on behalf of The Auckland Project (TAP) and supported by the Weardale Railway Trust.

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Whilst every effort is made to maintain the service shown, WRL reserve the right to cancel, alter or suspend any train without notice and accepts no liability for any loss, inconvenience or delay thereby caused.

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The Weardale Railway Trust - Company Number 03226401 & Charity Number 1088897

Registered Office: Stanhope Station, Station Road, Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 2YS

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© 2026 Weardale Railway Trust

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All images are from the Weardale Railway Trust Collection unless otherwise stated.

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