Dales Railcard Holder Winter Offer 2026
Whilst the trains are quieter, enjoy a scenic winter journey along the Bentham Line with the Dales Railcard.
FOBS 15: LMCRP 20
Guests and members gathered at Bentham Station to celebrate three milestones: 15 years of the Friends of Bentham Station, 10 years of its twinning with Mytholmroyd Station Partnership, and 20 years of the Leeds-Morecambe Community Rail Partnership.
Chairman Report 2025-26
Chairman Gerald Townson reflected on another positive year for the partnership and continuing celebrations of the Bentham Line.
Box on the Bay
The old railway signal box at Hest Bank has been transformed into a STEM classroom which includes displays showing train movements that the pupils can follow live.
Dementia Club enjoys scenic railway trip
Twenty-six members of the Skipton Dementia Hub recently travelled to Carnforth on the Bentham Dementia Friendly Line.
Chairman Report 2024-25
Gerald Townson, Chairman presented a very positive annual report to the meeting covering the diverse and extensive activities of the Partnership.
22-01-2026 – Quintet of short-listings for the Community Rail Awards 2026
Bentham Line railway community groups are pleased to have been short-listed in five categories at the 2026 national awards.
16-01-26 The ‘Ins’ and ‘Outs’ of the Bentham Line
Bentham Line passenger numbers continue to increase
25-11-25 New Bentham Line Timetable from 16th December 2025
New Winter Timetable from Sunday 16th of December 2025.
15-12-24 New Bentham Line Timetable from 15th December 2024
New Winter Timetable from Sunday 15th of December 2024.