Our News - Bluebell Railway in Sussex

January 4, 2021

Update from the board of Bluebell Railway Plc on the company chairmanship

Chris Hunford has decided to stand down as chairman and locomotive director with immediate effect. Bluebell Railway board members wish...

January 4, 2021

Virtual Tours

We are very pleased to offer virtual 360 tours of Bluebell Railway's stations! You can explore Sheffield Park and Horsted...

December 26, 2020

Bluebell Railway is closed until further notice

Bluebell Railway is closed until further notice due to the current Tier 4 restrictions. We will be contacting all customers...

November 30, 2020

Bluebell Railway shortlisted for two prestigious railway heritage awards

The Bluebell Railway’s marketing and communications efforts during the Covid lockdown have been recognised by the wider heritage railway industry....

November 27, 2020

Post-lockdown reopening

Statement from Christopher Hunford, Chairman, Bluebell Railway Plc, 27 November 2020 The Bluebell Railway will be reopening and running services...

November 3, 2020

Bluebell Railway services cancelled during second lockdown

The Bluebell Railway has cancelled all planned services from Thursday 5 November to Wednesday 2 December in line with the...

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...

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...

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...

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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