Weardale Railway has launched its 2024 Santa Express train rides, offering a record 22 dates and 74 trains operating between November 16th and December 24th, 2024. This is the largest schedule they've ever run. This week, they are delighted to announce, after seeing many of the VIP & Premium carriages completely sold out, they have released additional Carriages increasing capacity on the busier trains.

Wayne Dixon, General Manager, explains: “The Santa Express is our flagship event of the year. In previous years, we ran with only a quarter of the capacity we've offered this year, and trains traditionally sold out by the end of August. So, to see our VIP and Premium carriages selling out after launching with 74 trains this year is just incredible! We’re also welcoming some impressively large group bookings from charities, schools, and youth organisations, with the largest group booking 320 seats.”