Friends of the HRA
Are you a regular heritage rail visitor, supporter or fan? Then why not support the whole heritage rail sector by becoming a Friend of the HRA and take advantage of our great HRA Privilege discout scheme.
Although the Heritage Railway Association is primarily a trade association of heritage and tourist railways and railway preservation groups, individuals who have a general interest in railway preservation can join as a Friend for just a small annual subscription.
Friends of the HRA also have exclusive access to HRA Privilege - a discount travel scheme otherwise only open to volunteers and staff at UK heritage railways and tramways.
The subscription year runs from March until the end of February.
Friends of the HRA, with HRA Privilege pass
HRA Privilege provides free or discounted travel and entry for Friends of the HRA on more than 100 railways, cliff railways and tramways across the UK. The HRA Privilege reciprocal travel scheme is the biggest of its type in the world,
Each HRA Privilage pass covers TWO adults at any of the participating railways. The one off purchase saves money on every visit throughout the year.
Using the HRA Privilege pass couldn't be easier. Simply present your pass at the booking office when buying tickets.
The HRA Privilege pass year runs from March until the end of the following February. Please be aware that this is not a rolling 12-months. Passes bought later will still expire in February the following year.
Massive discounts of up to 100% available at heritage railways, cliff railways and tramways throughout the UK.
Full list of participating members
Additional benefits
- Receive every issue of HRA News, our in-house magazine. HRA News will be sent direct to you, in electronic format, and is published about 4 times a year
- The opportunity to attend conferences and seminars organised by the HRA. (Please note that Friends of the HRA do not hold voting rights at General Meetings)
- You'll be assisting the HRA in its vital support, advocacy and guidance role for the whole of the heritage rail sector. From coal to safety and volunteer engagement - the Heritage Railway Association is at the forefront of all the big issues in heritage rail.
We are not currently accepting new applications for Friends of the HRA Privilege passes.
We're making some exciting changes and will be able to provide more information soon.
Friends of the HRA, basic
Benefits of joining the Friends of the HRA:
- Receive every issue of HRA News, our in-house magazine. HRA News will be sent direct to you, in electronic format, and is published about 4 times a year
- The opportunity to attend conferences and seminars organised by the HRA. (Please note that Friends of the HRA do not hold voting rights at General Meetings)
- You'll be assisting the HRA in its vital support, advocacy and guidance role for the whole of the heritage rail sector. From coal to safety and volunteer engagement - the Heritage Railway Association is at the forefront of all the big issues in heritage rail.
Just £25 per year
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Please note that Friends of the HRA do not receive access to the members area of the HRA website - this is only accessible by staff and volunteers at HRA member railways, tramways and rolling stock owning groups.
Events for Friends of the HRA
A series of online meetings for Friends of the HRA are held throughout the year, with guest speakers covering a variety of railway-themed topics. All Friends of the HRA receive an invite link to these meetings.
26 June, 7.30pm to 8.45pm
Roger Silsbury - History of Ryde Pier
Robin Coombes – Steam, Sentiment and Sustainability
24 September, 7.30pm to 8.45pm
Speakers to be confirmed
3 December, 7.30pm to 8.45pm
Anthony Coulls - The National Railway Museum
11 March, 7.30pm to 8.45pm
Speakers to be confirmed
