Closed until Saturday – The West Highland Line
Calls to ‘climate proof’ Scotland’s railway network after landslip on West Highland Line.
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‘Hogwarts Express’ gets up a head of steam for restart of popular Lochaber trips
The engines travelled up from the base of operator, West Coast Railways, at Carnforth, in Lancashire.
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Jacobite Express steam train to also skip stopping at Arisaig
All passengers will have to wear face masks on board the Jacobite this summer and in order to maintain on-board social distancing, the buffet car will remain closed. Instead there will be a trolley serving refreshments.
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Tributes paid to local steam train legend Bobby Duncan
It was in 1984, much to Bobby’s delight, that steam made a return to Fort William and the West Highland Line. His old steam-powered friend from his Stirling days, Maude, arrived along with other steam engines and Bobby found himself back on the footplate to fire the steam engines once again.
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New ‘active travel’ rail carriages expected to arrive in late summer
The designated carriages for bikes and large sporting equipment will be piloted on the West Highland Line.
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Work under way to protect Harry Potter rail line from rock falls
Work is underway to protect the railway from potential landslips and rock-falls from the hillsides and embankments around the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct, which stars in the Harry Potter film series.
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Alex is the poster boy of the West Highland Line
There was an extra event this month held in connection with the recent presentation to the young award winners for the West Highland Line’s 125th anniversary competition.
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Plea to use new winter Sunday rail services on West Highland Line
Local rail users have been urged to make use of new Sunday services being introduced on the winter timetable for the West Highland Line, or risk losing them in the longer term.
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Awards for West Highland Line competition presented at Highland Bookshop
Entries from across the UK celebrated the legacy of the West Highland Line with awards for short stories, posters and photographs presented at the Highland Bookshop
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WHL to get special carriages for bikes and bulky sports gear
Designated carriages for bikes and large sporting equipment are to be introduced on the West Highland Line next year.