Welcome to Yorkshire!
The Yorkshire Branch of Railfuture covers railways in the traditional county of Yorkshire and, where appropriate, over the border into adjacent counties. We liaise closely with our Railfuture colleagues in the neighbouring North East, North West, East Midlands and Lincolnshire branches. We welcome members from all Railfuture branches to attend our in-person or online branch fixtures.The branch seeks to maintain a good working relationship with elected representatives and governing bodies in the region, as well as train operators that serve the area and the wider railway industry.
Forthcoming Webinar
Railfuture Yorkshire Webinar
Thursday 12th March 2026 commencing at 10.30 am
Speaker: Peter Kennan, South Yorkshire Transport Forum
Subject: Priorities for the railways of South Yorkshire and cross-border connections over the next decade
We are delighted to welcome Peter Kennan, Chair of Sheffield Chamber of Commerce's South Yorkshire Transport Forum. In what promises to be a very interesting session, Peter will be discussing priorities for the railways of South Yorkshire and cross-border connections over the next decade. There will be opportunity for questions and discussion after Peter's presentation.
The link to the webinar will be sent to Railfuture Yorkshire members shortly before the event. Everyone is welcome – non-members are invited to contact branch Vice-Chair andrew.dyson at railfuture.org.uk for the link.
For details of future webinars and meetings, please return to this web page or contact Chair of Railfuture Yorkshire nina.smith at railfuture.org.uk or Vice-Chair andrew.dyson at railfuture.org.uk
Branch Meeting and AGM
Railfuture Yorkshire Branch Meeting and AGM
Saturday 14th March 2026 commencing at 13.00
Speaker: Alex Hornby, Commercial and Customer Director, Northern Trains
Venue: Mill Hill Chapel, City Square, LEEDS LS1 5EB
We are delighted that Alex Hornby has agreed to give up time from his busy schedule to speak to the Railfuture branch meeting. We look forward to hearing the latest news from Northern, including rolling stock strategy and ambitious plans to increase passenger numbers by 2030. Following his presentation, Alex will take questions from the Railfuture audience. We anticipate this will be a very interesting presentation.
The AGM will follow at 1420. Nominations for the positions of officers and committee members can be accepted on the day, but we ask that any member wishing to stand speak to Nina Smith in advance of the meeting on 07984 670331 between 10am and 9pm. Our branch meeting will resume once the AGM has been concluded.
Dates for your Diary:
Railfuture Yorkshire will be holding three further Branch Meetings in 2026, two of which will be joint meetings with neighbouring Railfuture branches. Further details of speakers and times will be available closer to the time, but please keep the dates free:
Railfuture Yorkshire Branch Meeting in York
Saturday 23rd May 2026
Railfuture Yorkshire/East Midlands/Lincolnshire Joint Branch Meeting in Sheffield
Saturday 10th October 2026
Railfuture Yorkshire/North West Joint Branch Meeting in Manchester
Saturday 7th November 2026 (date to be confirmed)
Latest News
Railfuture Yorkshire branch publishes its Yorkshire Rail Campaigner newsletter four times a year.Click HERE for the latest and all previous editions since 2008 (also downloadable in PDF format).
Events
Click Events to see key dates for rail campaigners in Yorkshire and across Britain.Campaigns
Railfuture have launched a Northern Powerhouse campaign for improved services that can be achieved now within current constraints, and that can be achieved in future through a coordinated investment programme, to turn the great Northern cities of Liverpool, Preston, Manchester, Sheffield, Bradford, Leeds and Hull into a single strategic economic entity linked by a fast high capacity rail network to realise the economic potential of the region as a global powerhouse.Yorkshire rail user groups
There are more than 20 rail user groups in the county. For Railfuture's Regional List of Rail User Groups including contact details, click here. The Regional List can be viewed online or downloaded in PDF format.These groups have also been identified:
- Kirkgate Station, Friends of (Wakefield)
- Sheffield-Leeds 'Stop the Train'
Why not join Railfuture Yorkshire in pressing for improved rail services?
Branch Membership Secretary is Andrew Dyson: Andrew.dyson at railfuture.org.ukContact
Chair of Railfuture Yorkshire is Nina Smith: nina.smith at railfuture.org.ukCo-Vice-Chairs are Graham Collett: graham.collett at railfuture.org.uk and Andrew Dyson: Andrew.dyson at railfuture.org.uk
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