A heritage railway line has reopened following a £1.25m project to replace a 135-year-old bridge, supported by funding from the Conservative government.
Keighley and Worth Valley Railway (KWVR) said the renewal of Bridge 27 in Haworth was its “biggest ever civil-engineering project” and involved 2,500 hours of volunteer time over three weeks.
The heritage line runs steam and diesel trains through the West Yorkshire countryside and became famous when it appeared in the 1970 film version of The Railway Children.
Local MP Robbie Moore said:
"I am delighted to see that the works are well underway, with the new Bridge 27 now in place thanks to the exceptional efforts of the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway (KWVR) team. The original bridge had reached the end of its useful life, and its closure would have meant trains could no longer travel from Haworth to Oxenhope, leading to significant social and economic impacts for our community. It is fantastic to witness the project completed, as this is vital for securing the future of our iconic railway, which contributes more than £15 million per year to our area."
