Highland Main Line CRP

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Following the presentation, the HML plaque will be installed at Aviemore Station, now the principal resort of the Highlands, which grew from its origins as a key junction on the Highland Main Line. #HML #CommunityRail #Railway200

The Transport Heritage programme celebrates Britain's rich and globally significant contribution to the development of transport. The most important of these historic locations are marked by a National Transport Trust Heritage Plaque, known as a “Red Wheel.”

This honour recognises the entire Highland Main Line (of which the Strathspey Railway was historically a part) as a site of exceptional transport heritage.

Yesterday at Boat of Garten Station on the Strathspey Railway, Sally Spaven, Chair of the Highland Main Line Community Rail Partnership, was presented with a prestigious Red Wheel by John Yellowlees, Honorary Rail Ambassador, as part of the Railway 200 celebrations. #HML #CommunityRail #Railway200

Following the presentation, the HML plaque will be installed at Aviemore Station, now the principal resort of the Highlands, which grew from its origins as a key junction on the Highland Main Line. #HML #CommunityRail #Railway200

The Transport Heritage programme celebrates Britain's rich and globally significant contribution to the development of transport. The most important of these historic locations are marked by a National Transport Trust Heritage Plaque, known as a “Red Wheel.”

On 16 Oct at 11am at Boat of Garten Station, the HML CRP will be presented with a prestigious Red Wheel as part of the Railway 200 celebrations. This honour recognises the entire Highland Main Line (of which the Strathspey Railway was historically a part) as a site of exceptional transport heritage.

Railway 200 exhibition train “Inspiration” at Boat of Garten Station on 16th & 17th October. Explore fascinating interactive
displays on board. Free tickets must be booked
in advance online at www.railway200.co.uk #HML #RAILWAY200

"That the Parliament believes that the HML is a crucial transport link supporting tourism, freight transport & many vibrant communities; understands with concern that, despite this, two-thirds of the 118-mile line, which it considers to be a critical route, remains single-track and diesel-operated."

Scottish Parliament debate today. Watch live or on replay: Members' Business: Ariane Burgess: Investing in Rail to Unlock the Wealth and Economic Potential of the Highlands

"That the Parliament believes that the Highland Main Line is a crucial transport link...

www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-...

200 years on from one of the most important revolutions in our history, I got to ride the replica of Locomotion on the Stockton Darlington Railway.

Check out the documentary here:

access.historyhit.com/videos/steam...

YouTube video by Friends of Blair Atholl Station Railway 200 at Pitlochry

Railway 200 was marked on the HML when BBC R3 presenter, Petroc Trelawny, took the LNER Highland Chieftain from Inverness to London. The BBC was live from Pitlochry station for 3 hours, hosted by Tom Service. Video: Friends of Blair Atholl Station www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tjxx... #HML #CommunityRail

The Great Britain XVII - Day 7 This is day seven of a nine-day tour covering the length and breadth of the UK from London to West Wales, the Lake District and the north of Scotland..

Fri 2nd May: The Great Britain XVII - Day 7
Inverness -Newcastle-upon-Tyne
www.railadvent.co.uk/events/the-g...
Inverness – Edinburgh 60163 Tornado
www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-n...
#hml #communityrail

The Great Britain XVII - Day 5 This is day five of a nine-day tour covering the length and breadth of the UK from London, to Pembrokeshire, West Wales, and the north of Scotland..

Wed 30th April: The Great Britain XVII - Day 5
Edinburgh Waverley - Inverness
www.railadvent.co.uk/events/the-g...
Stirling-Inverness: 60163 Tornado
www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-n...
#hml #communityrail

Photo from celebratory lunch in Pitlochry for John Wilson of Scotrail.

The HML CRP recently bid fond farewells at a celebratory lunch in Pitlochry to John Wilson of Scotrail, who has been our primary contact with Scotrail for many years. It has been a pleasure working with John, and we wish him all the best in his retirement. #communityrail #hml #scotrail

YouTube video by Friends of Blair Atholl Station STV News 1 April 2025

This is an excellent wee piece on @friendsofbastation.bsky.social Blair Atholl Station plans featured on STV News
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2gF...
#HML #CommunityRail #FriendsOfBlairAthollStation

37403 Isle of Mull + Class 37/4 on the HML today going North at Carrbridge Station #HML

BWC 3 - The Far North (Day 1) This is day one of a three-day tour to the Highlands of Scotland,including a trip to Boat of Garten on the Strathspey Railway.

Diesel alert: 37403 Isle of Mull + Class 37/4 + 37674 on the HML today going North (returns on Sunday). Links to Real Time Trains in the link #HML
www.railadvent.co.uk/events/bwc-3...

The screen grab of "Sharing our past, building our future" is the best Community Engagement Project.

@communityrail.bsky.social Congratulations to our HML station and Friends of Blair Athol Station. "Sharing our past, building our future" is the best Community Engagement Project. Very well deserved. #CRA25 #HMLCRP #CommunityRail

RSPB Insh Marshes

RSPB Insh Marshes from the ScotRail 1207 GQS to Inverness #HML

HST train arriving at Carrbridge Station in light snow

Boarding at Carrbridge for our Highland Main Line Community Rail Partnership meeting in Pitlochry this morning. See our website for our latest newsletter with lots of info www.highlandmainlinecrp.co.uk/email/winter... #communityrail #hml

Volunteers from the 6vt Commujity Rail Partnership standing next to a sign and table with leaflets and promotional merchandise at Edinburgh Waverley station. The sign says share a wee bit of positivity.

Lovely to chat to the team from the 6VT Community Rail Partnership at Edinburgh Waverley station this morning, they were sharing a wee bit of positivity with rail users on this #TimeToTalkDay - thank you for the chat! @6vtyouthcafe.bsky.social

ScotRail 1032 Edinburgh to Inverness diverted via Fife due to a problem at Polmont. Slightly delayed departure but staff keeping us well informed.

That is understandable with the warning. Will the 0755 Inverness to Peterborough run for part of the route or be cancelled? Thanks #HML

Search for activities and events Find celebrations, talks, special events and more going on near you or online.

For #Railway200, 2025 will see a jam-packed programme of activities and events centred around:

🤝Celebrating railway people
📝Skills & education
🏛Heritage, culture & tourism
🌍Innovations, technology & environment

What's going on near you?
@railway200.bsky.social railway200.co.uk/search-for-a...

A fine January morning to catch the 0919 from Carrbridge towards Glasgow #hml #communityrail

Carrbridge Station in snow. Photo Network Rail

BBC News: Temperatures of -20C possible in Scotland overnight. Features a nice photo from Network Rail titled "Carrbridge railway station in the Highlands has been hit by snow"
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Garry Viaduct

Network Rail is reminding the community of overnight road closures to allow repairs to Garry Viaduct (off the B847), between Calvine and Struan near Blair Atholl on the Highland Main Line #HML
www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/gbp-1-2...