The Latest Breaking News from The National Railway Museum

National Railway Museum reopens space after £10.5m refit

Station Hall showcases more than 200 years of transport history

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2025

‘A hub of humanity’: National Railway Museum space reopens after £11m refit

Station Hall displays from a microwave-burger box to royal carriages intended to showcase best and worst of rail travel

The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2025

Full steam ahead for new stamps

Royal Mail is celebrating the heritage of steam locomotion.

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2025

Flying Scotsman involved in ‘slow speed’ crash at Scottish Highlands station

Two people taken to hospital after the heritage train was involved in a ‘shunting’ incident, according to police

The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2023

Iron railway bridge that ‘changed the world’ to return home to Durham

Curators at National Railway Museum at Shildon say they are delighted and proud to get Gaunless bridge back

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2023

Excited Edinburgh locals get the chance to glimpse iconic Flying Scotsman train

The world-famous train is making its way back to Edinburgh this weekend and fans wishing to catch a glimpse of the iconic train have been urged to do so as safely as possible.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 30, 2023

Cardiff’s St Fagans National Museum of History rated UK’s best free day out

The National Railway Museum in York and the Royal Air Force Museum in Cosford also ranked highly in the survey by Which?

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023