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East Lancashire Railway adds British Sign Language interpreter to Santa Specials for first time
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The East Lancashire Railway has teamed up with foster care and special needs provider Family Care to provide a British Sign Language interpreter for children on selected Santa Special trains later this year, in what will be a first for the railway. The new facility will be available for families to book from November on…
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Halloween Ghosts Trains return to the East Lancashire Railway
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Something spooky is coming to Bury soon with the ELR’s annual Halloween Ghosts Trains. Ghouls and ghosts are making a spine-tingling return to the East Lancashire Railway, 29 – 31 October 2026. Tickets are available to book now… if you dare! This year the seasonal spectacular revolves around the sinister swamp monster of Irwell Vale.…
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Historic achievement as East Lancashire Railway welcomes its first female steam locomotive driver
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The East Lancashire Railway (ELR) is celebrating a landmark moment in its history following the successful completion of the driving assessment by Steph Elwood, who has become the railway’s first female steam locomotive driver. Steph’s achievement marks the culmination of a long journey on the railway, following the traditional route through the steam department from…
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The Flying Scotsman visit is a flying success
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The East Lancashire Railway was excited to welcome the legendary Flying Scotsman back onto its track for an array of unique experiences at the beginning of June. Ever since the railway played a key role in her historic restoration, she has held a special place in the heart of the ELR. Her occasional visits are…
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