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Category: Railtours

Railtrail Tours win Gold as Britain’s Best Rail Holiday Company

17th December 2020 Shannon Butcher News, Railtours

Leek based tour operator, Railtrail Tours, have won Gold in the prestigious British Travel Awards. Railtrail Tours have been voted Best Rail Holiday Company in a classification for tour operators with fewer than 10,000 passengers per year.

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Swanage Railway put on more Steam and Lights trains due to demand

Swanage Railway put on more Steam and Lights trains due to demand

16th December 2020 Sam Hewitt News, Railtours, Steam

Dedicated Swanage Railway volunteers are to operate two extra ‘Steam and Lights’ trains on December 31, 2020 – due to unprecedented demand for the service.

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North Yorkshire Moors Railway

North Yorkshire Moors Railway will NOT close this winter season

16th December 2020 Sam Hewitt News, Railtours, Steam

North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has confirmed that in a festive first, the attraction will break from its usual winter tradition of shutting down to visitors, and will instead remain operational from December until March 2021.

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Duke & Duchess' Royal Train

What is the royal train? Your questions answered

7th December 2020 Sam Hewitt Features, Railtours

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are setting off on a festive morale-boosting tour around the country on the Royal Train.

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Duke & Duchess' Royal Train

Duke and Duchess set off on royal train tour to thank key workers

7th December 2020 Sam Hewitt Network, News, Railtours

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will travel across the country by royal train to thank communities, outstanding individuals and key workers for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Following the government announcement of a second national COVID-19 lockdown, the Severn Valley Railway will close from November 5.

Severn Valley Railway to close as second national lockdown begins

2nd November 2020 Sam Hewitt News, Railtours, Steam

Following the government announcement of a second national COVID-19 lockdown, the Severn Valley Railway will close from November 5.

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Santa at North Norfolk Railway

Festive trains will operate at North Norfolk Railway

27th October 2020 Sam Hewitt News, Railtours, Steam

The North Norfolk Railway has invested in special measures to ensure the highly popular Santa Specials and the Norfolk Lights Express trains can continue to operate this Christmas.

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Swanage

Swanage Railway aim to raise £5k in five days in public appeal

15th October 2020 Sam Hewitt News, Railtours, Steam

Volunteers from Swanage Railway are appealing to the public to help them raise £5,000 in five days – starting from Friday, October 16.

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Severn Valley Railway

Severn Valley Railway announces reopening from early August

2nd July 2020 Sam Hewitt News, Railtours, Steam

Severn Valley Railway has announced it will reopen for passenger services from August 1 with a range of excursions aimed at bringing families together.

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North Norfolk Railway announces return to service

2nd July 2020 Sam Hewitt News, Railtours, Steam

The North Norfolk Railway has announced they will be reopening from 8 July for steam train services on the popular Sheringham to Holt line.

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