Welsh Highland Railway
Heritage railway in the Welsh county of Gwynedd
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| December 19 2021 | Derailment occurred on the 4th passenger coach (no 125) after crossing Brynyfelin River Bridge, causing a two-day line closure. |
| June 10 2018 | Locomotive 143 derailed near Clogwyn y Gwin South foot crossing, with 74 passengers and 7 staff on board, but no injuries occurred. |
| January 2014 | Ffestiniog Railway wrote to Caernarfon Council to clarify their stance on railway extension, supporting standard gauge reconnection to the national rail network but not supporting a narrow gauge extension to Bangor. |
| 2011 | The restoration of the Welsh Highland Railway was completed, with the entire line now operational. |
| March 27 2011 | Regular railway services recommenced after bypass construction works. |
| March 27 2011 | Regular services recommenced between Caernarfon and Porthmadog. |
| February 19 2011 | First through services between Caernarfon and Porthmadog Harbour station began. |
| 2010 | Sponsors' Train stopped at a station along the route. |
| October 30 2010 | Inaugural Train arrived at the 24.7-mile point, further extending the railway's operational reach. |
| October 30 2010 | First passenger trains operated from Caernarfon to Porthmadog for project sponsors. |
| October 15 2010 | Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) visited and approved passenger operations. |
| May 2010 | Line extended further towards Porthmadog. |
| May 2010 | Line was extended to another location (specific location not fully specified in text). |
| May 27 2010 | Opening of stations at 16.8 miles and 22.3 miles along the railway line, expanding the route's infrastructure. |
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