
RailwayHeritageTrust
@railwayheritage
Giving grants to restore listed buildings on the Network Rail system and on National Highways' Historical Railways Estate.
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http://railwayheritagetrust.co.uk 30-03-2013 13:30:17
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Plaque unveiling at #Brixton on #CulturalDiversity day celebrating the restoration of the iconic #PlatformsPiece sculptures. Attended by Mayor of Lambeth alongside the artist and 2 of the local community models Delivered in partnership with @NetworkRailSe & RailwayHeritageTrust


We’re halfway through #CommunityRailWeek! Today’s theme is heritage, culture & tourism, linking in with #Railway200. #CommunityRail engages 16,000+ people a year in activities that support communities to access the places they love in a more sustainable way 💚 Rail Delivery Group


Congratulations to London North Eastern Railway on #225 Day - a photo of the late Queen Elizabeth II on 28 June 1993 celebrating the inauguration of the modernised ECML Route on a special 225 train. From the book ‘The Intercity Story’.


Delighted to award a grant to Hampshire Community Rail Partnership for works to reinstate the windows to this old pump house at #CrewkerneStation for community use. Bringing life back to historic railway buildings is what our grants are about. A photo of now and back in the day.


Great to present at Open Faversham tonight as part of their railway200 themed event, focusing on the derelict engine sheds. 1574 built Guildhall was a perfect location to host.



The final stop on our 40 anniversary tour is upon us. A big thanks to Network Rail Scotland and London North Eastern Railway for hosting in a great location #EdinburghStation . Thanks as always to our Chair Andy Savage for cutting the ribbon and opening proceedings! A great turnout - do visit if you can.




Simon Higgens , Chair of the Rail Safety Week Steering Group, shares a message as the railway marks 200 years and RSW turns 10. Less than 2 weeks to go — let’s raise awareness and build safety together! 🔗 Get involved: railsafetyweek.org/submit-a-whats…


We are pleased that Chiltern Railways has completed the installation of a new heritage-style running-in board at Birmingham Moor Street which we supported with a grant.


Waverley's hosting a new exhibition celebrating projects which have transformed Britain’s historic railway sites. Marking RailwayHeritageTrust's 40th anniversary, it coincides with the railway200 celebrations! Come and have a peek until the 13th! 👀 networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/inspiring…
