HRA Autumn Conference 2024

The Heritage Railway Association Autumn Conference is coming to the South West of England. This two-day event in Torquay will feature the usual high-quality speakers, great networking opportunities and the latest insight for the sector.

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HRA Awards 2025

Entries are OPEN NOW for the HRA Awards 2025. Could your restoration, project or up-and-coming individual pick up one of the most prestigious titles in heritage rail?

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WHAT IS HERITAGE RAIL?

From seaside funiculars to spectacular steam trains through Snowdonia, heritage rail is a £600m sector that is pivotal to the UK's culture and visitor economy.

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Railway 200

Railway 200 is the nationwide celebration marking 200 years since the opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway in 1825.
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Sponsor the HRA Awards 2025

The HRA Awards are the ‘Oscars’ of heritage rail where 250 heritage railway professionals and volunteers honour the outstanding achievements of the sector, and your business c...
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Working in heritage rail

People in heritage rail are passionate and committed to the future of this vibrant sector that contributes £600m to the UK economy and welcomes 13 million visitors each year.
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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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HRA Awards 2025

The HRA Annual Awards and Dinner celebrates all that is great in heritage rail and, with entries from across the sector, the Awards honour the outstanding achievements of railways, tramways, cliff rai...

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