Swanage Railway plans reopening
The Swanage Railway will resume service Norden, Corfe Castle and Swanage on 12 April 2021 – subject to the lifting of Government restrictions.
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Victorian T9 class locomotive to remain at the Swanage Railway
Under a new agreement, the Victorian London & South Western Railway T9 class steam locomotive No. 30120 will remain on the Swanage Railway.
New nature reserve proposed for Swanage
You have until 14 February to put forward your views on a project to establish a nature reserve on the Downs.
Extra runs on New Year’s Eve for ‘Steam and Lights‘ train
Swanage Railway volunteers are to operate two extra evocative ‘Steam and Lights’ trains on 31 December, due to huge demand.
Swanage Railway hopes to re-instate line to Wareham
Swanage Railway plans to link Swanage and Corfe Castle with Wareham, a service that was axed in January 1972.
Government lifeline reaches Swanage Railway
The Swanage Railway is set to receive a life-saving financial boost from the Government – thanks to the £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund.
Swanage Railway swaps Santa Special for Steam and Lights in run up to Christmas
Leading up to Christmas, a coronavirus-safe Steam and Lights train is to operate on Swanage Railway – a first for the award-winning heritage line.
Bin Your Butt campaign launched this month
Wimborne War on Waste has collaborated with Litter Free Dorset and Litter Free Purbeck to launch the ‘Bin Your Butt’ campaign this October.
Mammoth Jurassic Coast swim raises awareness of the plastic beast
A local swimmer who wanted to raise awareness of the problems of plastic waste and the effect it has on the environment has smashed a Jurassic Coast swimming challenge in just over a week.
Swanage Railway SOS appeal reaches £261,809 on special anniversary day
An urgent ‘Save Our Service’ appeal to help the award-winning Swanage Railway survive in the wake of the economic effects of coronavirus has celebrated reaching £261,809, but more funds are needed.