Operating dates 2026

2026 Operating Days

The heritage centre will open and the railway will be running passenger services on the section of re-laid track on the track-bed of the old Waverley Route at Whitrope, south of Hawick in the Scottish Borders in 2026, on the following Saturdays.

• 4th April
• 2nd May
• 6th June
• 4th July
• 1st August
• 5th September
• 3rd October

The heritage centre is open between 10:00 and 17:00. Trains run on the hour, every hour from 10:00 with the last train at 16:00.

 

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Madge Elliot declares the Border Union Railway officially open, with John Lamont MSP

Madge Elliot declares the Border Union Railway officially open, with John Lamont

The times stated in the WRHA timetables, bills, books & notices are appointed as those at which it is intended, so far as circumstances will permit, that the trains shall depart but the times stated are not guaranteed, nor will WRHA under any circumstances be held responsible for delay or detention, however occasioned, or any consequences arising therefrom. The right to alter or suspend the running of any train is reserved.