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Churnet Valley Railway News – General News

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Heat Wave And Red Weather Warning

15/07/2022

In a highly unusual case, the Churnet Valley Railway is disappointed to advise that we will be cancelling all train services on Tuesday 19th July following the review of guidance from the Met Office....

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Diesel Operating Update

13/07/2022

Following a lineside fire on Sunday 10th July, which required multiple fire appliances to extinguish we have taken the decision to not operate steam locomotives until further notice.   We...

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Coal Prices & Availability UPDATE 4th July 2022

05/07/2022

Whilst we are still working through these periods of uncertainty in relation to the supply of coal and its very volatile price, we have decided to continue to maintain our diesel service on Tuesdays a...

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Volunteer Week

10/06/2022

We maybe late for national volunteering week, however at the Churnet Valley Railway every week is volunteering week ! The entire railway revolves around our volunteers, as put quite simply wit...

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Keeping Out The Coal’d At Churnet Valley Railway

06/06/2022

It’s a great feeling to be able to buy British Products, especially when they are only a few miles down the road! To learn more of our support for local business Tuffa Tank, please click on the...

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Coal Prices & Availability

30/05/2022

As many of you will be aware, the supply of coal has become an increasingly complex matter in the United Kingdom. We have Government policies which are pushing for a complete ban on coal, whilst anoth...

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Class 47292 Joins Churnet Valley Railway

16/05/2022

We are pleased to announce that Class 47 No. 47292 will be joining our fleet of diesel locomotives for an initial loan of 5 years. Due to arrive in the next few weeks, the locomotive will join 33102 a...

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Youth Is The Future

29/04/2022

We have for many years been advocates of encouraging younger people to the business in any department. The Railway is a great place to meet new people and make new friends – some of these friend...

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