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Yesterday the Snowdonia National Park Planning Authority granted planning permission for the extension of the Bala Lake Railway from its current remote terminus at Pen y Bont, to a new location just off the High Street in the centre of Bala. Click here to read more about this on the…

We have been advised by the organisers of the Bala Triathlon that the A494 will be closed on Sunday 1st September between 09:00 and 14:00 between the Leisure Centre at Bala, and Rhyd y Main on the Dolgellau side of Llanuwchllyn. Access to Llanuwchllyn station along the A494 from Dolgellau…

NEWS UPDATE No. 124 Another record year Saturday November 4 saw the end of the regular passenger services for the 2023 season, apart from the usual Santa Specials on December 9-10. Holy War brought in the final train to conclude a busy couple of weeks over the half term holiday,…

NEWS UPDATE No. 123 Although one might think that life on the railway gets a bit quieter after the end of the summer holidays, this September has proved to a particularly busy period, with a spell of nice weather at the start bringing a goodly flow of visitors. The model…

NEWS UPDATE No. 122 As summer turns to autumn, another school holiday season draws to a close. Despite some unsettled weather during July and August, passenger numbers remain ahead of expectations, around 3% above the equivalent period in 2022, despite concerns over the possible impact of the cost of living…

NEWS UPDATE No. 121 The season continues apace, though without any notable events to report on scheduled in May and June. Passenger numbers continue to be positive recording a 9% increase in May but a 6% decrease in June with the numbers for the year so far to the end…