A statement from the East Lancashire Railway

On behalf of the railway and all our community, we are very saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty The Queen and offer our condolences to the whole Royal Family at this very sad time, with gratitude for decades of public service as the longest-serving monarch in British history. Our thoughts are with the Royal Family and the nation.

For visitors: Our trains and events will continue to run as normal, if you have booked a ticket it is still valid or you can purchase your ticket on the day in the normal way.

Books of condolence have been placed at Bury Station and Bury Transport Museum.

Mike Kelly, ELR Chairman