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.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26500895.two-historic-castle-eden-walkway-bridges-face-demolition/ Two brick bridges that hold years of memories are to be demolished by Stockton-on-Tees District Council due to longstanding cracks through its wingwalls. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/fears-bristol--bath-railway-11131465 There are fears the Bristol and Bath Railway Path has become a focus for criminal incidents after two attacks just a day apart. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/disused-somerset-railway-line-reclaimed-11129150 The inspiring Strawberry Line greenway, which repurposes a dismantled railway through the Mendips, has been named Britain's favourite path. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/26486048.plan-let-cyclists-ride-marlborough-railway-progresses/ Plans to extend a cycle path along a dismantled railway in Marlborough have been given the go-ahead. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/gallery/defunct-victorian-railway-station-thriving-11113833 Part of Bath's Green Park Station could be reimagined to become an art space, with community plans for its South Vaults. Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/heritage-railway-saved-70s-now-11119243 The opening of a new railway station in rural Devon should boost efforts to reconnect the West Somerset Railway with main line services, according to one Somerset MP. Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/local-news/how-nottinghamshires-iron-giant-offering-11122054 A cafe and visitors' centre are now part of the offering at Bennerley Viaduct, with car parking and improved access to the deck. Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/26478549.old-north-norfolk-railway-line-become-public-footpath/ Part of a dismantled railway in north Norfolk could become a new public footpath on the edge of Burnham Market. Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/26449182.green-light-new-footbridge-river-tweed-broughton/ Planners have given the go-ahead for a pair of disused railway bridge abutments to be repurposed for a new footbridge on a long-distance walking and cycling route. Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.theforester.co.uk/news/return-of-sharpness-trains-revives-forest-rail-link-memories-934171 Passenger trains have returned to the long-closed Sharpness branch, marking the culmination of more than a decade of work by volunteers to restore part of the old line as a heritage attraction. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/26441433.haughhead-bridge-reopens-public-following-repairs/ A disused railway bridge has been reopened to foot and cycle traffic following an incident which saw a pony's hoof break through its deck. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/people/visitors-flock-to-new-bennerley-viaduct-visitor-centre-to-see-derbyshire-landmark-8837486 Visitors have been queuing ‘out the door’ at the Bennerley Viaduct, according to bosses, where a new visitors centre has opened. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c98v655173zo A section of the Keswick to Threkeld Railway Trail will be closed for eight weeks while maintenance work is carried out on a bridge. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://pembrokeshire-herald.com/145011/former-railway-station-ticket-office-to-become-home/ A proposal to convert a ticket office at the former Crymych Arms Station into a dwelling has been granted by county planners. Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26426736.marchwood-passenger-rail-plans-move-forward-60-years/ A long-awaited return of passenger trains to Marchwood has moved closer after a revised service plan was submitted. Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://travel.yahoo.com/guides/united-kingdom/england/articles/rise-fall-rise-again-britain-120000819.html The rise, fall and rise again of Britain’s great lost railway tunnel at Catesby. Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.birkenhead.news/wirral-council-finalising-grant-funding-for-birkenheads-dock-branch-park/ Wirral Council hopes it will soon invite tenders for a construction contract for a New York-inspired park on the disused Birkenhead docks branch. Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.bridportnews.co.uk/news/26413393.cannington-viaduct-near-uplyme-reopen-later-year/ East Devon's disused Cannington Viaduct is set to welcome visitors as part of a special heritage weekend celebrating the much-loved Axminster to Lyme Regis Railway which closed in 1965. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g3mpz2g05o A campaign has begun to try and save a historic Hertfordshire railway bridge which has a severely corroded supporting beam after years of neglect. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/26412221.dudbridge-station-revived-community-led-project/ The disused Dudbridge Station in Stroud has been given a new lease of life thanks to a community-led project. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/transport/skipton-colne-rail-line-re-opening-of-rail-line-would-be-huge-boost-8823732 A senior Bradford councillor has said the reopening of the Skipton-Colne railway would be a huge boost for Keighley and Bradford. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/tunnel-between-manchester-sheffield-among-34348630 A new version of the long-touted plan for a trans-Pennine road tunnel connecting Manchester and Sheffield could also support the reopening of the former Woodhead railway. Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.rossgazette.com/news/herefordshires-economic-plan-drops-schemes-but-considers-ross-rail-revival-930580 Herefordshire's new draft Big Economic Delivery Plan sets out wide-ranging goals for the county over the next three years, including the reopening of a station at Ross-on-Wye. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.expressandstar.com/news/part-of-wolverhamptons-low-level-station-to-get-a-new-lease-of-life-at-the-severn-valley-railway-8818884 Steel work reclaimed from the former Wolverhampton Low Level Station will get a new lease of life at the Severn Valley Railway as part of a project to upgrade its Kidderminster Station. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.bristol247.com/news-and-features/news/caravan-site-safer-than-cycle-path/ Creating a new “meanwhile site” for caravans on a disused Bristol railway would be safer than converting it to host a cycle path, according to a leading councillor. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 UTC