Our News - Bluebell Railway in Sussex

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...

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...

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...

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...