West Highland Line: Train driver's view of 'world's most beautiful rail journey' [Helensburgh Advertiser]



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Date: 31/12/2020

It^s considered by many to be the most scenic rail journey in the world, and now armchair admirers can sit back and enjoy it from the comfort of their own home.


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Helensburgh, Hogwarts and Ben Nevis; take virtual trip on world's most beautiful rail journey

Helensburgh Advertiser

IT'S considered by many to be the most scenic rail journey in the world, and now armchair admirers can sit back and enjoy it from the comfort of

The MOST BEAUTIFUL train trip on earth! Fort William to Mallaig from the driver's seat in full

YouTube - ScotRail - The most beautiful train trip on earth! Fort William to Mallaig from the driver's seat in full

Come along with us as we take a ride in the driver's seat for the 42 incredible miles of the West Highland Line from Fort William to Mallaig.It's often said ...

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DateItem
29/12/2020In pictures: Lost photos shine new light on construction of world-famous West Highland Line railway [Inverness Courier]
21/12/2020ScotRail video to show driver's view of scenic West Highland Line and Glenfinnan Viaduct [Scotsman]
20/12/2020'Hogwarts Express' Fort William and Mallaig train set to run 7 days amid demand [The Scottish Sun]
26/11/2020First new Scottish lighthouse for 11 years to protect Fort William cruise ships [The Scotsman]
12/11/2020Helensburgh and Lomond commuter train services to be suspended [Helensburgh Advertiser]
06/11/2020Caledonian Sleeper services from Aberdeen and Fort William cancelled until December [Press and Journal]
03/11/2020The Jacobite - End of 2020 Season [West Coast Railways]
30/10/2020Ayrshire firms new active travel train carriage design for ScotRail unveiled [Ayr Advertiser]
21/10/2020First look inside ScotRails active travel carriages [ScotRail]
14/10/2020Car crashes onto line near Fort William causing disruption to rail services [Press and Journal]
09/10/2020Picture of the Week: The Jacobite steam train [Clydebank Post]
24/09/2020Faslane railway station tops council agenda for Helensburgh [Helensburgh Advertiser]
16/09/2020Old Military Road reopens as section of West Highland Railway is reinstated [Press and Journal]
15/09/2020Climate proofed? Landslips on two iconic Scots routes lead to new concerns over transport resilience [HeraldScotland]
14/09/2020Travel disruption after landslip closes West Highland Line [BBC News]
13/09/2020Weather to hit rail services [Inverness Courier]
26/08/2020Poll launched into Lochboisdale to Mallaig ferry transport links [Stornoway Gazette]
14/08/2020Customers on 'Harry Potter train' caught short following a railway staff row [Daily Record]
03/08/2020Confusion around which kind of cruises are allowed in Scotland [Evening Standard]
28/07/2020Ambitious plans to transform Scottish rail network unveiled [Scottish Government]
14/07/2020Harry Potter steam train to restart its summer trips [Scotsman]
14/07/2020Calls for return of Caledonian Sleeper to boost tourism in Aberdeen as Fort William trips resume | Press and Journal [Press and Journal]
12/07/2020West Highland line to reopen for customers [Network Rail Media Centre]
26/06/2020West Highland line recovery works underway [Network Rail]
25/06/2020Landslip causing major disruption to Highland railway services [Press and Journal]
20/06/2020Huge £450,000 investment to deliver better toilets for visitors to Mallaig and Traigh beach [Press and Journal]
14/06/2020ScotRail unveils active travel carriage design [ScotRail]
04/05/2020Works to stabilise crumbling embankment on West Highland railway line to begin this week [Press and Journal]
22/03/2020Amended timetable from Sunday 22nd March [Caledonian Sleeper]
18/03/2020Harry Potter line steam train to launch despite coronavirus [Scotsman]
15/02/2020The great outdoors: Magnificent mountain views and spectacular wilderness on Scotlands great railway journey [Sunday Post]
09/02/2020Storm Ciara: Major disruption on Scotland's railways as services cancelled and delayed due to extreme weather [Scotsman]
07/02/2020Your 2020 guide to Highland adventures [Caledonian Sleeper]
11/01/2020Passengers endure 'nightmare journey' aboard Caledonian Sleeper | Press and Journal [Press and Journal]
19/12/2019'Harry Potter' train line named as one of the top rail journeys in Europe [Press and Journal]
06/12/2019Flooding closes part of West Highland railway line [BBC News]
26/10/2019Sunday daytime service to Mallaig [Railscot]
23/10/2019Cycle carriages for Scotlands scenic railway [ScotRail]
18/10/2019Line closure was platform for successful investment [Network Rail]
18/10/2019'Round-the-clock' revamp of West Highland Line completed [BBC News]
03/10/2019West Highland upgrade works set to begin [Network Rail]
06/09/2019Vital upgrades for West Highland Line [Network Rail]
22/08/2019CalMac to close tourist shop in Fort William [Press and Journal]
19/08/2019Glasgow to Oban rail route to reopen after flooding [BBC News]
16/08/2019West Highland Line to re-open on Monday [Network Rail]
11/08/2019Harry Potter route still waiting for ScotRail's 'scenic trains' [The Herald]
11/08/2019Leave your cars, take the train or bus, visitors to Harry Potter film location told [Press and Journal]
06/08/2019ScotRail scraps plan to make station toilets free [BBC News]
05/08/2019Caledonian Sleeper forced to cancel service as West Highland Line closes due to landslip [Press and Journal]
05/08/2019Rain closes rail line for seven days and nights [Press and Journal]
20/07/2019Dazzling views and a boy wizard keep magical rail route on track [The Guardian]
29/06/2019'Rescue train' sent to passengers of cancelled Caledonian Sleeper [BBC News]
23/05/2019£1 million depot upgrades to improve customer satisfaction [ScotRail]
20/04/2019All aboard for new season of Harry Potter train “ but please stay off the line [Press and Journal]
04/04/2019First look inside new Caledonian Sleeper trains [Railway Gazette]
23/02/2019Disabled passengers champion quits in protest at ScotRail trains [Scotsman]
19/02/2019David Spaven: Packaging passengers and small freight will benefit rural railways [Scotsman]
11/02/2019Harry Potter fans flocking to Glenfinnan for glimpse of iconic viaduct [Wigan Globe]
11/02/2019New footpath at iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct to support tourism [ScotRail]
01/02/2019Call centre to close in Fort William relocating 19 jobs to central belt [Press and Journal]
03/11/2018Additional trains to take to West Highland Line to meet growing demand [Press and Journal]
15/08/2018Plans for car park at Glenfinnan Viaduct Harry Potter hotspot [BBC News]
08/08/2018Train derailment in Lochaber caused by rapid thaw of snow [Scotsman]
15/05/2018Council office clear-out turns up railway memorabilia [BBC News]
20/04/2018West Highland Line journey times review [BBC News]
07/04/2018Brief Encounter tribute to star at West Highland railway stations [Scotsman]
22/01/2018Train trapped by tonnes of mud after landslip [BBC News]
07/11/2017Claims Harry Potter line is being neglected [Press & Journal]
20/05/2017Harry Potter fans warned after near misses on Glenfinnan Viaduct [BBC News]
13/05/2017Railway line at Glenfinnan reopens after wildfire [BBC News]
12/05/2017Glenfinnan fire disrupts train services [BBC]
03/05/2017Fire crews battle large wildfire in Lochaber [Press and Journal]
24/04/2017'Highland Survivor' wins 2017 Railway Book of the Year [Kessock Books]
19/04/2017Upgrade for first class passengers at Perth railway station [The Courier]
05/04/2017Oil transport switch from rail to road slammed [Press and Journal]
27/01/2017Man arrested after 3am fire on Caledonian Sleeper [Scotsman]
20/01/2017Oban to Glasgow rail line to stay closed until Monday [BBC News]
15/08/2016Landslide debris cleared from Highland railway line [BBC News]
12/08/2016Landslide blocks Highlands railway line and road [BBC News]
23/05/2016New destinations for Scottish sleeper trains? [Rail]
01/04/2016Isle of Mull and Iona Railway “ a new hope for island travel [Oban Times]
21/12/2015Harry Potter turns Scots train route into success [Scotsman]
10/12/2015Caledonian Sleeper trains to trial Oban service [Scotsman]
01/10/2015Community Rail Awards 2015
07/05/2015Harry Potter line steam train service hits buffers [Scotsman]
03/04/2015ScotRail steam train operator has permit suspended [Scotsman]
01/04/2015First Serco sleepers run overnight [Rail News]
05/11/2014Scotland's Caledonian Sleeper train named one of the most unforgettable rail adventures in the world [Mail]
29/06/2014Rail warning system 'ears' can hear landslide [Scotsman]
07/03/2014Stranraer line best in Scotland [Carrick Gazette]
28/07/2013Call for action over West Highland Line [Evening Times]
19/02/2013ScotRail to double train services for Oban [Oban Times]
24/01/2013Sleeper service on track for upgrade [Lochaber News]
16/11/2012National praise for ScotRail's Highland cycling scheme [ScotRail]
10/08/2012Satellite loo-blocker leaves ScotRail chiefs flushed with success [Scotsman]
08/08/2012Corrour Station House view 'spoilt' by derailed train [BBC News]
31/07/2012Harry Potter Hogwarts express train sparks problems [Scotsman]
23/07/2012Hat trick for West Highland Line station adopter [ScotRail]
18/07/2012Passengers escape uninjured in two separate landslide incidents on Scotlands railways [Scotsman]
12/07/2012Boulder 'likely cause' of West Highland line derailment [BBC News]
10/07/2012West Highland line repaired after Tulloch derailment [BBC News]
03/07/2012Derailment recovery work continues on WHL [Network Rail]
01/07/2012West Highland Line disruption to last several more days [Lochaber News]
09/05/2012ScotRail to distribute West Highland Line postcards
26/04/2012Mighty steam loco passes through Moray [The Northern Scot]
02/04/2012Posthumous honour for ScotRail station adopter [Railscot]
30/03/2012Steam train 'braked' for women on Glenfinnan Viaduct [BBC News]
14/11/2011Glasgow to Mallaig train hits object 'deliberately' left on track [STV]
07/10/2011Cost-cutting threat to rural rail stations [Herald]
16/02/2011Oban rail link is extended [Scotsman]
22/06/2010Day trips to Oban - direct from Edinburgh [First Scotral]
11/06/2010Derailed train removed from line [BBC News]
23/04/2010Fort on track for capital service [Lochaber News]
09/03/2010Avalanche [blocked] West Highland Line reopened [BBC News]
03/03/2010Image reveals avalanched railway [BBC News]
11/11/2009Vital work to be carried out on West Highland line [Network Rail]
18/03/2009A single to Paris please [Lochaber News]
06/02/2009Scottish line is voted the best rail journey in the world [BBC News Article]
18/03/2008£8m improvement programme for the West Highland Line [Network Rail Article]
14/11/2007CalMac receives historic wooden crest
23/10/2007Fort William refurbishment completed
25/04/2007West Highland terminal proposed [Railway Strategies]
09/06/2006Final 37 on West Highland Sleeper
13/01/2005EWS introduces multi user service between Mossend and Fort William
13/01/2005EWS wins Fort William aluminium contract
12/01/2005Severe weather 7-12 January [Railscot]
02/11/2004Talk The Caledonian Sleepers by Mr. Willie Black, ScotRail Sleeper Services Manager
29/10/2004Disruption on Highland line [Scotsman]
05/10/2004Talk The Highland Rail Partnership by Frank Roach, Rail Development Manager [CILT]
18/05/2003ScotRail's summer timetable [ScotRail]
11/02/2003Additional West Highland Line services
05/12/2002Scottish Executive awards EWS with £1m for timber traffic [Railscot]
01/11/2002Aberdeen to Fort William flow
21/08/2002Rail Passengers Committee meeting in Fort William
17/06/2002Jacobite Steam Train season starts
02/10/2001Steam operates services on the Fort William to Mallaig Line
26/09/2001Fort William re-opened to oil traffic
15/08/2001Rail Passengers Committee meeting in Dunblane
06/11/2000ScotRail's Highland Sleeper Suspended

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