No trains on the Llanfair line

No trains will be running on the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway during the Welsh Government’s Covid-19 “firebreak” lockdown.

“The Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway will be closed to visitors from October 23rd to November 9th. Trains planned for the 24th / 25th / 27th / 28th / 29th and 31st of October, and the 1st of November, have been cancelled,” says a statement on the Railway’s website.

“The railway invites visitors with existing bookings to contact them, so that we can offer full refunds or conversion of fares to donations as visitors prefer.

“We, as a small organisation manned by a group of dedicated volunteers and paid staff, have been very proud to be able to open with a range of precautions in place and to welcome many visitors since August 1st, fulfilling our role as an educational and conservation charity.

“Please keep in touch with us by following our posts in the coming weeks on Facebook, our website and through other forums.

“No decision has yet been taken on our popular Santa trains, but this will be posted as soon as one is made.

“You can also support us through this extremely difficult period by becoming a member at https://www.wllr.org.uk/join-us-volunteer, said the statement.