Latest Announcements

November 3, 2020

Chairman’s Message about the second lockdown

Statement from Christopher Hunford, Chairman, Bluebell Railway Plc, 3 November 2020 The Bluebell Railway has cancelled all planned services from...
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November 3, 2020

Information for booked customers: 5 November – 2 December

Regrettably, the Bluebell Railway has cancelled all planned services from Thursday 5 November to Wednesday 2 December in line with...
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October 9, 2020

Bluebell Railway awarded more than £700,000 in government grant

The Bluebell Railway has been given a lifesaving Government grant to help it rebuild its business. The total sum awarded...
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September 18, 2020

Bluebell Railway fundraising appeal steams past £400,000

The Bluebell Railway says continuing support has pushed its fundraising appeal past £400,000. The not-for-profit heritage line launched an emergency...
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September 4, 2020

Bluebell Railway’s £250,000 boost from The National Lottery Heritage Fund

The Bluebell Railway has been given a £250,000 grant to help it survive through the winter. The money is from...
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August 19, 2020

Bluebell Railway offers Elton John fans chance to recreate album cover

Superstar's Sussex scene available as anniversary photo opportunity It’s been a long, long time but now you can tell everybody...
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June 19, 2020

Bluebell Railway announces provisional reopening date to coincide with 60th birthday

The Bluebell Railway has set out plans to reopen on Friday 7 August and mark its 60th birthday. The heritage...
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June 5, 2020

Bluebell Railway fundraising appeal reaches £300,000 initial target

The Bluebell Railway says public support has helped it hit its initial £300,000 fundraising target to help it recover from...
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May 30, 2020

Bluebell Railway fundraising target in sight after public donate £250,000

The Bluebell Railway says its fundraising appeal is heading towards its target after supporters contributed £250,000 to help it recover...
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