S160 Heaven

03/09/2022 When the railway first arrived in Cheddleton, few could imagine just what it would become in the 21st Century. From a humble... Read full news item

Diesel Operating Update 12/08/2022

12/08/2022 We are keeping in regular dialogue with the fire service, and given the exceptionally dry conditions, we are unable able to m... Read full news item

Rail Riders

25/07/2022 The Churnet Valley Railway would like to remind future travellers that we are a proud supporter of the revived Rail Riders, t... Read full news item

Churnet Valley Ops

17/07/2022 The Churnet Valley Railway is on the cusp of exciting times, as the 40 year dream to extend into Leek nears fruition and trai... Read full news item

Train Service Suspended 17th July 2022

17/07/2022 We have taken the decision following higher than forecast temperature yesterday (16.07.2022) to cancel our services for today... Read full news item

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... Read full news item

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 decisi... Read full news item

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 pric... Read full news item