THERE is light at the end of the tunnel for a heritage railway after it revealed it will reopen next week

North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) will be operating two trains to Whitby every day, as well as an intermediate service between Pickering and Grosmont.

The railway is planning to operate with Covid-19 mitigations, until the summer holidays, with pre-booked end-to-end services including a set departure and return time.

The railway’s intermediate service, between Pickering and Grosmont, will enable passengers the opportunity to hop-on and hop-off and explore Levisham, Goathland and Grosmont stations.

General manager Chris Price said: “It was a huge relief when the government announced its roadmap, which now enables the railway to plan and prepare for when it can reopen.

“It will be great to see the staff and volunteers preparing the engines, stations, shops and tea rooms, ready to welcome passengers once more.”

Passengers will be able to enjoy the first Pullman Train of the 2021 season from Thursday, May 20, with a new Moorlander Spring Lunch Menu.

Services will be operating from Thursday to Sunday every week, throughout the season.

Pullman services will begin operating from May 20 and can now be booked online.

The railway's letting accommodation at Grosmont, Goathland and Levisham will reopen from May 15 and can now be booked.

Guests with an outstanding booking will be able to book now.

Visitors can book to stay at the heritage stations, from Saturday to Saturday, with unlimited travel along the line.

NYMR has previously announced the cancellation of this year’s Railway in Wartime weekend, which was due to be held in October due ongoing concerns of complying with unknown Covid-19 guidelines.”

NYMR is a not-for profit charitable organisation.

For more information about the heritage railway and its charitable aims, or to pre-book your visit this summer go to nymr.co.uk