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Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
All aboard: Border City Express to Carlisle to set off in October
Tickets for a second steam train experience from Bradford have been launched, after tickets for the first journey sold out. The Border City Express will run from Bradford to Carlisle and back on Saturday, October 4, via the scenic Settle-Carlisle line, following the success of The West Yorkshireman train's journey in May. The May service saw more than 400 passengers board at Bradford Forster Square, according to a spokesperson. The service is organised by the Settle Carlisle Railway Development Company and marks three major milestones: Bradford's City of Culture year, the 200th anniversary of passenger rail (Rail 200), and the 150th anniversary of the Settle-Carlisle line. John Moorhouse, deputy chairman of the Settle Carlisle Railway Development Company, said: "Our May charter train was so successful, we sold out all the tickets, leaving many people disappointed that they couldn't join us. "We decided to run a second train in Bradford's City of Culture year. "This is also a very important year for the rail industry as we celebrate Rail 200, the 200th anniversary of passenger rail. "Passengers will have the opportunity to visit the Farmers Market in the gardens of Carlisle Cathedral, in the Historic Quarter of the city. "There will be time to explore the historic landmarks in Carlisle, including Carlisle Castle, the Cathedral, and Tullie House Museum, before returning via the Settle-Carlisle line to Bradford." The Border City Express will depart from Bradford Forster Square and join the Settle-Carlisle Line to Carlisle, before the return journey back down the line, which will include travelling over the Ribblehead Viaduct. The train will be powered by an engine from the West Coast Railway pool of steam engines, which includes The Tornado and Scots Guardsman. Passengers will be able to choose from Premier Dining, First Class, or Standard Class in heritage carriages. Tickets for The Border City Express are now on sale through the Settle Carlisle Railway Development Company website at
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Steam train visits Bradford for City of Culture
A steam train is set to leave Bradford and head north along the famous Settle-Carlisle line as part of celebrations for UK City of Culture. The West Yorkshireman service has been chartered by the Settle-Carlisle Railway Development Company to mark the line's 150th anniversary and 200 years of passenger railways. It will leave Bradford Forster Square Station at 08:30 BST before stopping to pick up passengers at Shipley, Bingley, Keighley, Skipton and Settle and heading to Carlisle. John Moorhouse from the not-for-profit company said he wanted to "provide a unique opportunity to communities in this area of our line to experience the power of steam and celebrate our railway history and culture". He added: "This is a very special year for the Settle-Carlisle line, marking the 150th anniversary of the line opening. "It is also a very important year for the rail industry as we celebrate Rail200, the 200th anniversary of passenger rail. "With Bradford also celebrating being the City of Culture, we wanted to mark these events in a special way - and what could be more spectacular than a steam engine pulling out of Bradford to take in the views along the Settle-Carlisle line?" Passengers will be able to explore the landmarks of Carlisle, including the castle, cathedral and Tullie House Museum, before returning via the West Coast Main Line and the Bentham Line. The West Yorkshireman will be hauled by the preserved locomotive the LMS 7P Scots Guardsman for the journey. The company was set up in 1992 to support the line, which was at one point under threat of closure, and works with volunteers to maintain stations along the route. Steam charters do not regularly call at Forster Square as the station is a terminus. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. Historic rail line's tourist service suspended Carlisle to Settle trains to 'kick-start' tourism Settle-Carlisle Railway
BBC News
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Steam train visits Bradford for City of Culture year
A steam train is set to leave Bradford and head north along the famous Settle-Carlisle line as part of celebrations for UK City of Culture. The West Yorkshireman service has been chartered by the Settle-Carlisle Railway Development Company to mark the line's 150th anniversary and 200 years of passenger railways. It will leave Bradford Forster Square Station at 08:30 BST before stopping to pick up passengers at Shipley, Bingley, Keighley, Skipton and Settle and heading to Moorhouse from the not-for-profit company said he wanted to "provide a unique opportunity to communities in this area of our line to experience the power of steam and celebrate our railway history and culture". He added: "This is a very special year for the Settle-Carlisle line, marking the 150th anniversary of the line opening."It is also a very important year for the rail industry as we celebrate Rail200, the 200th anniversary of passenger rail. "With Bradford also celebrating being the City of Culture, we wanted to mark these events in a special way - and what could be more spectacular than a steam engine pulling out of Bradford to take in the views along the Settle-Carlisle line?"Passengers will be able to explore the landmarks of Carlisle, including the castle, cathedral and Tullie House Museum, before returning via the West Coast Main Line and the Bentham West Yorkshireman will be hauled by the preserved locomotive the LMS 7P Scots Guardsman for the company was set up in 1992 to support the line, which was at one point under threat of closure, and works with volunteers to maintain stations along the charters do not regularly call at Forster Square as the station is a terminus. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
