Seaton Tramway has announced its TRAMATHON fundraising appeal, which will see a week of live videos streamed online to help raise money to secure the future of the Tramway.
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Severn Valley Railway lights up Kidderminster station for NHS
Severn Valley Railway has lit up its flagship station with a spectacular light show to give thanks to NHS workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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North Yorkshire Moors Railway to host auction in crisis appeal
North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR), the setting for Channel 5’s hit programme, The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard, is giving people the chance to win experiences through an auction.
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Pete Waterman urges public to support East Lancashire Railway
The president of the East Lancashire Railway Preservation Society, Peter Waterman is urgently appealing for the public to donate to the East Lancashire Railway Support Fund.
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Helston Railway appeals for donations to preserve Cornwall’s heritage
Helston Railway is appealing to volunteers, members and friends of the railway to help preserve Cornwall’s heritage and donate to their emergency appeal.
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North Norfolk Railway lifeline after society support package
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought difficult times for heritage railways across the UK, with lines closed and no fare income likely for some months.
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UK railway news roundup
The coronavirus situation continues to cause chaos in the rail and transport industry as the UK faces lockdown. Services are slashed as demand collapses, social distancing measures are firmly in place and more events and runnings are postponed. Here’s this week’s roundup:
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Thieves target East Lancashire Railway after forced closure
Thieves have stolen up to £10,000 worth of brass and copper fittings from East Lancashire Railway, after a devastating weekend which saw it forced to close due to COVID-19.
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South Devon Railway (SDR) has chosen to suspend all railway services with immediate effect until mid-May.
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Statesman Rail and Saphos Trains cancel tours for “wellbeing of customers”
Rail tour promoters Statesman Rail and Saphos Trains have cancelled all trains due to operate between 20 March and 10 May due to coronavirus.
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