Heighington Station, which dates back to 1827 and was part of the first passenger railway to use steam trains in the world, was bought by the charity Friends of the Stockton and Darlington Railway ...

The platform looks like it is original to the building which dates back to 1827, a charity says.

Passenger numbers at Darlington Railway Station have risen sharply, making it the fastest-growing station on the LNER network, according to newly released figures.

Darlington's multi-million-pound railway station development remains “on target” to open in spring 2026, Network Rail has said. An original December 2025 completion date for the work was pushed back ...