Middleton Railway 2024

Established in 1758, the railway holds the distinction of being the world’s oldest continuously working railway. It was originally built to transport coal from the Middleton Colliery to the thriving markets of Leeds.

Contacts

Operator: Middleton Railway Trust Ltd

Address: The Station, Moor Road Hunslet Leeds Yorkshire LS10 2JQ

Telephone: 0113 271 0320
Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Website: View website

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Open Days & Times

30 Mar-Oct. Sat-Sun & BHol. Also Wed in school hols. Visit website for more details.

Travel

By Bus: various
By Rail: Leeds / 2 miles

Facilities

Parking
Refreshments
Souvenir Shop
Full disabled access

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Explore the rich tapestry of Leeds’ industrial past, where the heritage of steam and coal still resonate with every chuff and whistle. Situated at Hunslet Moor, adjacent to junction 5 of the M621, this standard gauge line of 1.25 miles is the world's oldest operating railway, running from Moor Road to Middleton Park.