The Telegraph has named the Durham to Bishop Auckland line as one of Britain's most beautiful lost train journeys.

County Durham's disused railway stations, such as Piercebridge, Middleton-in-Teesdale, and Barnard Castle, reflect the region's pivotal role in industrial transport during the 19th and 20th centuries.

All Change! Social Impact Exhibition- The Story in Durham (May 25 - January 26, 2026) – This exhibition explores the social impact of the Stockton and Darlington Railway in the 200 years after 1825.

Tanfield Railway, operating between Sunniside in Gateshead and East Tanfield in County Durham, is a three-mile volunteer-run heritage line that operates steam and diesel hauled trains.

An area of wetland in County Durham restored with funding by London North Eastern Railway (LNER) is now seeing wildlife return to the area.