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 the centre of the ancient city on Tuesday, 4 and Wednesday, 5 March. It will feature a variety of high-quality speakers, great networking opportunities and the latest essential insights for everyone at the sharp end of the sector. A specific...
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...
Westminster welcomes heritage rail
Heritage railways descended on Westminster to forge stronger links with politicians. A Parliamentary Reception, hosted by the Heritage Railway Association, on November 13 saw repr...
Hendy appointment welcomed
The appointment of Peter, Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, as Rail Minister in the new government, has been warmly welcomed by the Heritage Railway Association. Best known as Chai...
Lewin takes important HRA role
The longest serving general manager in heritage rail has been appointed Vice Chair of the Heritage Railway Association. Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways General Manager Paul Lewin t...
Electric pioneer triumphs in HRA Awards
A trail blazing seaside railway, a brand-new steam locomotive and a whole fleet of historic coal wagons were among the big winners at the Heritage Railway Association Annual Awards 2024, spo...
Llandudno for heritage rail conference
The Heritage Railway Association is bringing its Spring conference to the North Wales coast in March with Railway 200, museum best practice, a focus on level crossings and, in an election year, the im...