Staffordshire railway releases statement after train derailment The Churnet Valley Railway has released a statement after a train derailed this morning. The incident happened at around 09:40 this morning (18th April 2026) and involved a non-passenger carrying train at Cheddleton station. Thankfully, no injuries were sustained during the incident. The Churnet Valley Railway are working with the…

Staffordshire railway releases statement after train derailment www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/staffordshire-ra... #cheddleton #ChurnetValleyRailway #staffordshire

Step into Wonderland this Easter at the Churnet Valley Railway This Easter, the Churnet Valley Railway in the Staffordshire Moorlands is inviting families to step into the whimsical world of Alice in Wonderland. From the team behind the Polar Express Train Ride, the Alice in Wonderland Tea Party promises a magical experience for all ages.

From the team behind the Polar Express Train Ride, the Alice in Wonderland Tea Party promises a magical experience for all ages. www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/the-mad-hatters-... #ChurnetValleyRailway #froghall #PolarExpress

This morning’s progress (see previous post), fuelled by gallons of tea. Still a way to go

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#Mintontiledfloor #AltonStation #ChurnetValleyRailway #ChurnetValley #Staffordshire

Churnet Valley Railway opens pre-registration for 2026 Polar Express trains The Churnet Valley Railway have been hugely successful with the Polar Express sales for 2025, which have now sold out.

Those who missed out will be happy to hear that the Polar Express 2026 pre-registration is now open. www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/churnet-valley-r... #christmas #ChurnetValleyRailway #PolarExpress

Trains steam back into Leek after 30-year campaign Before the Churnet Valley scheme, the last passenger rail service into Leek was on 4 January 1965.

"Mr Ilcyszyn said the project really got under way at the end of 2019, supported with a grant of £1.4m of European funding."
#Leek #ChurnetValleyRailway #RejoinEU
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