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Latest News & Trust Notices


Weardale Railway Announces Cancellation of Santa Express due to Locomotive Failures
Weardale Railway has today announced, with deep regret, the cancellation of its planned Santa Express services for the 2025 festive season, which were due to begin at the end of November. The decision follows serious and unforeseen mechanical problems affecting the railway’s two operational locomotives. Despite extensive efforts by the team to resolve the issues and secure suitable replacements - including outreach to more than 30 locomotive owners and organisations across th
Oct 242 min read


Opportunity to Ride Behind Class 31 Locomotives
Due to a late operational change, we are pleased to announce that our services between Stanhope and Wolsingham on Wednesday 13th August...
Aug 101 min read


Special Event to Celebrate 30th Anniversary of the Weardale Railway Trust
As well as celebrating the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Stockton & Darlington Railway, 2025 also marks the 30th Anniversary of...
Aug 41 min read


Further Bridge Closure Near Wolsingham Station
Durham County Council have advised the Causeway Bridge over the River Wear near Wolsingham Station will be closed to road vehicles for...
Aug 31 min read
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