http://www.forgottenrelics.org/ Abandoned engineering marvels of our former railway network. en-us http://www.forgottenrelics.org/wp-content/themes/forgottenrelics/images/logo.jpg http://www.forgottenrelics.org/ 140 90 https://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/26011119.histroic-england-shock-fire-ripped-beloved-swindon-site/ Police are investigating a suspected arson at Swindon's historic Grade II*-listed Mechanics' Institute, which firefighters spent three hours putting out on Friday morning. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp86zy9939vo An outline business case for extending the Borders Railway through to Carlisle should be delivered by late next year. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.lancs.live/news/lancashire-news/prestons-old-tram-bridge-opening-33718571 The replacement for Preston's old tram bridge across the River Ribble will open in weeks, as the projects nears completion. Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25995852.newcastle-campaigners-fear-loss-hidden-victorian-gem/ An “irreplaceable” piece of Newcastle's hidden Victorian architecture - the undercroft of Forth Goods Yard - will be lost under a £128M redevelopment, campaigners fear. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/gloucester-news/black-bridge-wye-viaduct-closed-10899145 A new bridge could be built to replace Stowfield Viaduct across the River Wye following the structure's closure over safety concerns. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/25987652.730k-boost-finish-key-rural-somerset-cycle-routes/ Up to £730,000 will be set aside over the next two years to help complete walking and cycling routes across rural Somerset, involving the repurposing of disused railways. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.newsletter.co.uk/business/we-wanted-to-bring-the-building-back-to-life-and-honour-its-history-after-40-years-derelict-northern-ireland-railway-building-restored-to-former-glory-6530258 A historic railway building in County Antrim that was beautifully restored after lying derelict for more than 40 years has been certified by Tourism Northern Ireland. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.islandecho.co.uk/popular-wootton-to-binfield-cycle-path-on-track-to-reopen-for-easter/ Work to improve the much‑used path along the old railway between Wootton and Binfield is continuing with a new phase of resurfacing getting underway. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/gloucester-news/calls-popular-wye-valley-bridge-10880826 Villagers have turned out in force to demand the repair and reopening of a much-used disused railway bridge across the River Wye. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/25934617.dismay-decision-infill-disused-queensbury-tunnel/ Campaigners have expressed their dismay that the Government will not revisit its decision to abandon the disused Queensbury Tunnel linking Bradford and Halifax. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cz9q73n3k19o Repairs to secure the long-term future of Riddings Viaduct, one of the most distinctive structures spanning the England–Scotland border, have been completed. Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/dunston-staiths-gateshead-council-way-33581647 Gateshead Council chiefs are expected to approve a multi-million pound bid for the continued regeneration of the Tyne Derwent Way, including repairs to the historic Dunston Staiths. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/bristols-transport-boss-refuses-rule-10863802 Bristol’s transport chief has refused to rule out building a new road on a disused railway which campaigners want to reopen as an active travel route. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c70n5982r0lo Dramatic rain and low tides have uncovered parts of the Severn Railway Bridge which was demolished in the 1960s following a disaster in which five men died. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpv83x33zdgo Seven disused railway arches in Gateshead are being transformed into a public art project by community volunteers. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/new-pictures-show-what-future-33558658 Birmingham residents have been given a glimpse of what the future could hold for the old Curzon Street Station which opened in 1838 as the terminus of the London & Birmingham Railway. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.herefordtimes.com/news/25916177.councillors-back-plan-reinstated-hereford-ross-gloucester-railway/ Herefordshire council chiefs have narrowly voted to move forward with a plan to restore the historic rail link between Hereford, Ross-on-Wye and Gloucester. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/council-rejects-plan-turn-historic-33545506 A developer has been denied permission to transform the disused Wingrove tramshed in Newcastle’s West End into an aparthotel. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/landmark-new-park-skyscrapers-planned-33539465 Manchester could see a ‘landmark’ new park and four skyscrapers open in the ‘one of the city centre’s final forgotten corners’, including the repurposing of railway arches. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/25910695.call-reopen-uphill-railway-station/ Councillors have been urged to press for the reopening of the forgotten Uphill station in Weston-super-Mare. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/plans-turn-old-tramshed-newcastle-33532634 Plans to breathe fresh life into a disused tramshed in Newcastle’s West End look set to be turned down. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://eastangliabylines.co.uk/business/transport/new-transport-assessment-sparks-hope-for-wisbech-to-march-rail-revival/ Fenland District Council has secured £500,000 from the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority, offering renewed momentum for the long-anticipated revival of the Wisbech to March railway. Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.railengineer.co.uk/conspiracy-of-circumstance/ The partial loss of Spey Viaduct has impacted nearby communities and raised uncomfortable question about the Council's asset management regime and willingness to respond to local concerns about the Spey's westerly migration. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/nottingham-news/closures-remain-place-amid-delays-10835890 Sections of popular railway trails in the Ashfield district remain partially closed because of delays to the inspection of "dangerous" old railway bridges. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/25882145.portishead-bristol-railway-restoration-work-begin/ Major work to restore the railway between Portishead and Bristol begins in the spring and the public is invited to find out more by attending two drop-in sessions. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 UTC