Volunteer Awards
2026 has been a huge and important year for the Settle-Carlisle Railway line as it has celebrated 150 years of passenger travel along its 72 miles. Over 1,000,000 journeys will […]
Railways: 200 years that Transformed Britain
The Midland Railway Society and Lancaster University are hosting a conference at Lancaster University on 21st Nov. Click here to book: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/regional-heritage-centre/events/railways-200-years-that-transformed-britain/ Please support this new initiative.
Gruesome Goings On at Ribblehead
Something spooky is coming to Ribblehead Station Visitor Centre for Halloween … a ghostly conversation between two navvy wives and the coroner from 1876 Thomas Parkinson Brown. Between them they […]
Summer of fun in store
Ribblehead Station Tearoom formally launches after a £60,000 refurbishment In the 150th Anniversary year and following substantial upgrades and improvements including underfloor heating and insulation to protect the fabric of […]
Special Extended On Train Guide Service
Passengers travelling on some standard mainline services along the iconic Settle–Carlisle Line this summer will be able to enjoy a fascinating enhanced journey experience, as a special extended On Train […]
Settle and Appleby Flowerpot Festivals
Flowerpot fever is kicking in! It’s not long to go now until the Settle and Appleby Flowerpot Festivals launch in their respective towns and we are delighted to be joining […]
Horton comes good
If you haven’t visited Horton-in-Ribblesdale station recently you’re in for a pleasant surprise, it’s changed out of all recognition. The new bridge to replace the rather dangerous foot crossiing blends […]
Rail 200
Not only is this year the 150th anniversary of the opening of the Settle-Carlisle Line, it’s also the 200th anniversary of the first railway journey in 1825, on the Stockton […]
Avanti Diversions
The Friends of the Settle Carlisle Line are pleased to report that our railway will again be used for diverted Avanti West Coast passenger services during April 2026. It’s great […]