A POPULAR North Yorkshire attraction has used this year’s Yorkshire Day (August 1) to call on the public for support over the summer.

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) are urging people to visit a heritage railway this summer, following a series of challenges affecting the sector.

Train strikes have impacted the NYMR as the railway uses part of the national rail network, meaning services are delayed.

Prolonged dry weather spells have also been causing outbreaks of lineside fires, further impacting routes.

Chris Price, general manager at NYMR, said: “Our message for Yorkshire Day is ‘support your local heritage railway’. 

"Having survived the Covid pandemic, we’re now being hit by yet more challenges which are heavily impacting our timetables, visitor numbers and therefore revenue.

“The summer holidays are our busiest time of year, so it’s been a real challenge to maintain our high levels of service in the face of strikes and fires - but our team has been fantastic and kept us on track.”

The NYMR, Yorkshire Wolds Railway, and the National Railway Museum in York have recently joined forces with over 75 other heritage railway organisations across the UK for the second annual Love Your Railway campaign.

This nationwide six-week campaign shines a spotlight on heritage railway organisations and is encouraging visitors to buy tickets to support them this summer.

To join in and support the NYMR this summer, book your tickets online: nymr.co.uk