HRA Privilege 2026

Passes for working volunteers and staff at participating railways and tramways are on sale now.

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HRA Awards 2026

Time is running out to be a part of the HRA Annual Awards 2026, in Llandudno on Saturday, 7 March.

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Spring Conference

‘People and possibilities’ – the heritage rail spring conference 2026 ... secure your place at this key event now.

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Become a part of the HRA

The Heritage Railway Association exists to serve its members. We’re here to help your organisation navigate the challenging issues that face heritage rail today.
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More about heritage rail

The UK heritage rail sector encompasses more than 170 operational railways, running trains over nearly 600 miles of track and operating between some 460 stations.
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Final dates for safety workshops

Your last chance to attend the seminars organised by the Heritage Railway Association is with the Office of Rail and Road and Rail Accident Investigation Branch.
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WELCOME TO THE HERITAGE RAILWAY ASSOCIATION

 

Heritage railways are loved and enjoyed by millions of people.

Iconic locomotives like Flying Scotsman hold a place in the nation's heart, standing shoulder-to-shoulder in our affections alongside famous historic structures such as Stonehenge and Big Ben.

The Heritage Railway Association is the UK-wide trade association and professional support body representing, protecting and promoting the interests of heritage and tourist railways, tramways, cliff railways, railway preservation groups and related museums.

We celebrate the past, support the present and lead the sector into the future.

 

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