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. The new initiative was officially launched at the HRA Spring Conference on 4 March. The partnership provides new and exciting development opportunities for staff and volunteers at heritage railways, fostering innovation, professional development, an...
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...
Safety workshop dates for 2025 announced
Dates and venues for the latest in a series of heritage rail safety workshops with the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) have been announced by the Heritage Railway Association. The popular free workshop...
Nottingham next for heritage rail conference
The first Heritage Railway Association conference of 2025 will be held in a city with an exciting heritage rail future – Nottingham. The HRA’s Spring Conference 2025 will be held in...
Record entries for top heritage awards
The Heritage Railway Association Annual Awards have received more entries than ever before. A record breaking 92 submissions have been received by the HRA for the 2025 Annual Awards. Th...
Minister urged to reconsider mining ban
The Heritage Railway Association has written to the Minister for Energy Security and Net Zero, after the department announced that they are planning an effective ban on UK coal mining. T...