News from the GCR
All the latest updates from the Great Central Railway
Want to be the first to hear about special offers, upcoming events, and the latest news from the Great Central Railway?
Sign up to our free newsletter, Rail Mail, and we’ll keep you up to date with everything happening along the line — from exclusive behind-the-scenes stories to advance notice of ticket releases and seasonal highlights.
And for up to the minute updates, photos, and stories, don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
Read all About it from the GCR
Read all About
Filter the News:
Loughborough Town Deal Board – multi-million investment into the town.
The Loughborough Town Deal Board met for the final time last week, marking the successful delivery of millions of pounds of investment into the local economy. Since securing £16.9 million from the Government’s Towns Fund in 2021, the Town Deal has supported 11 projects across the town. With additional match...
Ground investigation update
- Reunification
In summer 2025 we undertook comprehensive ground investigation works, thanks to your fundraising. This quarter of a million pound step means we now have a proper understanding of what’s in the ground beneath our feet – or rather what’s in the ground beneath where the new Reunification line will run....
The GCR Patreon is now live! – A New Way to Support Your Railway
- General, News
How many times have we heard someone say, “If everyone who loved the GCR just gave a couple of quid a month…”? We’re pleased to say that we’re now giving people exactly that opportunity! The Great Central Railway has launched a Patreon scheme – a straightforward way for those who...
Hiring: Commercial Manager
- General
Context (why this role exists) The Great Central Railway is entering a period of commercial evolution. We have strong fundamentals, a distinctive product, and significant growth potential, but our commercial approach is not yet fully joined up. We are looking for someone who can help us turn insight into action,...
Hiring: Food & Beverage Manager
- General
The Great Central Railway has a strong and varied food & beverage offer, from cafés and kiosks to on-train dining and special events. However, there is significant opportunity to modernise, improve consistency, and develop a more distinctive and commercially effective F&B proposition. We are looking for someone to take ownership...
Hiring: Family & Visitor Experience Co-ordinator (Part Time)
- General
Role Purpose To help shape and deliver the Great Central Railway’s family and group visitor experience, creating simple, engaging and memorable days out that encourage first-time visits and build repeat audiences. This role sits at the heart of our ambition to grow the family market. It combines creativity, organisation and...
We’ve raised tens of thousands in our new push to build.
- Reunification
We’d like to say a warm and heartfelt thank you to everyone who has donated to the Reunification fund in our new fundraising push. We’ve been contacting people who have previously supported the project, members of Friends of the GCR Main Line and taking our message around the country. In...
Grandparents Weekend
- General
Join us on 18th & 19th April for our special Grandparents Weekend, the perfect excuse to bring generations together for a unique day out. Grandparents go HALF PRICEKids travel for just £1 It’s never been easier to treat the family to a day filled with nostalgia, adventure and time well...
Could You Spare a Little Time At Leicester North?
- General
Do you enjoy history? Do you like gardening or practical, hands-on work? Are you happy painting, maintaining buildings, or helping things look their best? Most of all—do you enjoy meeting people and being part of a friendly team? If you answered “yes” to any of these, please read on. We’re...
Easter Adventures from Just £16! 🚂 🐣
- General
Make this Easter one to remember with a day out at the Great Central Railway 🌼 – Winner of Leicestershire’s Best Day Out! Enjoy 1/3 off adult tickets (just £16) and kids for only £1, making it easier than ever to treat the whole family to a day out filled...
Uncover More at the GCR
Uncover More
Mixed Traffic Day
Mother's Day Express
The Rothley Rose
Discover Your Railway
Remembrance Sunday
Extinct Express
Class 55 Deltic Experience
Christmas Cracker
Dads For A Quid
