Biggest ever shortlist for HRA Awards revealed
A Bulleid ‘Pacific’, a narrow gauge gunpowder van and the newest station in the UK are among dozens of projects, people and achievements that have made it onto the shortlist for the HRA Annual Awards 2026. The shortlist covers awards in areas as diverse as infrastructure, steam locomotive restoration and events, alongside categories for teams, rising stars and young volunteers. A panel of judges made up of industry experts and leadin...
Former Heritage Minister to chair HRA
The Heritage Railway Association has announced that Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay is to become its new Chair. Lord Parkinson, who served as Minister for Arts, Heritage and Libraries in the UK...
Geoffrey Claydon
Everyone at the Heritage Railway Association was saddened to learn that former Director and Chair of the HRA Legal Committee, Geoffrey Claydon passed away on Monday, 30 June 2025, following a short il...
HRA launches new events
A new series of events aimed specifically at the chairs of heritage rail organisations has been launched by the Heritage Railway Association. Following feedback, the new ‘Chair’s Lunches&...
Heritage rail staff and volunteers to benefit from new partnership
The Chartered Institute of Railway Operators (CIRO) and the Heritage Railway Association (HRA) have announced an innovative partnership that will bring new opportunities for the heritage rail sector....
New ‘Atlantic’, flood fight back and museum makeover take honours
The expansion of the National Railway Museum’s Locomotion site in Shildon, the recreation of Brighton ‘Atlantic’ Beachy Head, and the determined bounce back of the Downpatrick a...
Shortlist announced for biggest HRA Awards ever
Brand new steam locomotive Beachy Head, a major Worth Valley bridge reconstruction and the flood-hit Downpatrick and County Down Railway are among more than 50 projects, people and achievements that h...