New guidance on equality in heritage rail published by HRA
The first parts of comprehensive guidance to help heritage railway and tramway managers, directors and trustees ensure that everyone is treated fairly and equally at their organisation have been released. The publication follows months of hard work by the Heritage Railway Association’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee. The committee is made up of experienced people from across the sector who have volunteered their time to drive...
Mine decision ‘short-sighted’ says heritage rail group
The planning decision to stop mining at Ffos-Y-Fran in South Wales will almost certainly increase pollution as sectors that still have no viable alternative to coal are forced into imports from thousa...
Moors 100% boosts reciprocal travel scheme
One of Britain’s longest and most popular heritage railways has increased its support for a scheme offering free and discounted travel for staff and volunteers from heritage railways up and down...
Wight celebrations, slate jubilations and Premier triumphant at HRA Awards
The Isle of Wight Steam Railway, Ffestiniog Railway, and Sittingbourne and Kemsley Light Railway were among the big winners at the heritage rail sectors ‘Oscars’. ...
Lord Hendy becomes heritage railway chair
Network Rail Chair Peter Hendy has taken a top position on the board of the Heritage Railway Association. The trade body that serves Britain’s steam railways, tourist trains,...
Young rail leader to address awards
The outspoken chair-elect of the organisation that encourages young people into the railway industry is set to address the biggest event in heritage rail. Current Vice-chair – and chair-e...
HRA keeps up the pressure
The Heritage Railway Association is continuing to make the case to UK governments that heritage rail needs to be supported during challenging economic times. The trade body, which represents mo...