HRA Awards 2025

Find out who took the top honours at the Heritage Railway Association Annual Awards 2025 ...

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Railway 200

Railway 200 is set to be the biggest celebration of railway history for decades, find out how you can get involved.

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WHAT IS HERITAGE RAIL?

From seaside funiculars to spectacular steam trains through Snowdonia, heritage rail is a £600m sector that is pivotal to the UK's culture and visitor economy.

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HRA Privilege 2025

Apply for your HRA Privilege 2025 pass now ... with deliveries commencing from late February.
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Chair's Lunches

The Heritage Railway Association is launching a new series of events aimed specifically at the chairs of heritage rail organisations.
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Autumn Conference 2025

Book now for the HRA Autumn Conference 2025 in Southampton.
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WELCOME TO THE HERITAGE RAILWAY ASSOCIATION

 

Heritage railways are loved and enjoyed by millions of people.

Iconic locomotives like Flying Scotsman hold a place in the nation's heart, standing shoulder-to-shoulder in our affections alongside famous historic structures such as Stonehenge and Big Ben.

The Heritage Railway Association is the UK-wide trade association and professional support body representing, protecting and promoting the interests of heritage and tourist railways, tramways, cliff railways, railway preservation groups and related museums.

We celebrate the past, support the present and lead the sector into the future.

 

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Heritage Railway Association Events

Chairs Lunch - Exeter

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 12 Noon to 4 PM  The City Gate Hotel Ironbridge, North Street, Exeter, Devon EX4 3RB Book now The Heritage Railway Association is launching a new series of events...

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Chairs Lunch - London

Monday, 30 June 2025 12.30pm to 3.30 PM  The Swan 66 Bayswater Road, London, W2 3PH Book now The Heritage Railway Association is launching a new series of events aimed specifically at the...

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Autumn Conference 2025

The Heritage Railway Association Autumn Conference 2025 is heading for the south coast. The two-day event on November 4/5 will be held at the Leonardo Grand Harbour Hotel in the famous Hampshire por...

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