Ghosts of the Tracks: Britain's Haunted Railways

Journey through uncanny tales of the paranormal along Britain’s most haunted railways. From spectral trains to eerie apparitions, explore the supernatural history of the tracks.

All aboard for an unforgettable journey along Britain’s haunted railways. In this chilling exploration, we uncover tales that echo through tunnels, stations, and across the tracks of the nation’s historic railways. From tragic accidents to restless spirits, discover the supernatural stories entwined with the rails that changed the world.

Stops on Our Haunted Journey:
00:00 Intro
01:33 Getting underway

02:55 The Clayton Tunnel: Site of a devastating crash in 1861, where ghostly cries and spectral trains haunt the shadows.
07:03 Swanwick: Home to a chilling encounter with an apparition foretelling tragedy.
08:47 Leamington Spa: A quiet station brimming with paranormal activity, including mysterious figures and unexplained noises.
11:19 Grimsby: Where a malevolent presence lingers near the docks, steeped in a sinister history.
13:30 Haworth: Haunted by Binns Bancroft, a meticulous coal merchant who still patrols the platform.
15:09 The Tay Bridge: The site of one of Britain’s worst railway disasters, where a phantom train is said to retrace its ill-fated journey each year.
19:50 Conclusion

Built on tragedy and ambition, the railways stand as a testament to the triumphs—and the haunting shadows—of Victorian industrialisation. With every whistle on the wind and rumble along the tracks, these legends remind us that the past is never far behind.

If you’re fascinated by ghost stories, railway history, or the paranormal, this video is for you. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to Hidden Realms for more journeys into the supernatural!

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Credits:
Photos: Tay Rail Bridge Looking To Dundee courtesy of Ross2085 cc-by-sa/2.0 via Flickr

Some images used for the purpose of illustration and commentary.

Original music by Stephen Anthony Copyright © 2024, All Rights Reserved, used with permission.

Recommended reading and product links:
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Haunted England: The Penguin Book of Ghosts by Westwood & Simpson

The Lore of the Land: A Guide to England's Legends by Westwood & Simpson

The English Year by Steve Roud

[TheInfinitySystem]

The first thing that we notice on these types of videos is the voice of the narrator, which is often subpar or not even a live person. Your voice, on the other hand, is lovely to listen to. Your pacing and diction get a big thumbs up.

[RobinYork]

Excellent !!! I have watched numerous videos on this subject, this is the best by far. Well done.

[tzkej]

First time to your channel, what a lovely surprise! Beautiful presentation and narration, and haunted railway stories among my favourites♥

[ThanksChris]

I love the Signalman. I watch it every Christmas. Haunting!

[timoliphant]

One can tell a lot of work has gone into these videos, all the images are perfect. And it's such a pleasure listening to your voice. It really takes us on a journey. Top notch work. Thank you so much.

[CONJUREQUESTParanormal]

Fabulous indeed! New subscriber..looking forward to more!! ❤

[vvinniem]

Nothing more creepy and frightening than supernatural railway stories. A great video.

[SuperMorgan]

Excellent work - really enjoyed that. The woman waiting on the platform and not boarding the last train I thought especially creepy

[macflod]

That grimsby story gave me goosebumps. I have felt this feeling before in an old castle and I wasn’t the only person that day. All i can say is i know something was very mad at me and didn’t want me in the room i was in and I can’t explain it or how other also felt it.

Having crossed the tay bridge many times i can say i hate going over it, it takes ages too because the train slows right down and you can clearly see the old bridge pillars in the middle sticking above the water. You can’t help but think of the tragedy in that place. One time i met a rail engineer who sometimes worked on the bridge and he said he hated it, especially as you can feel that bridge really vibrate and strain when a train goes over it, and the old pillars are a constant reminder

[carolel]

Im listening to this in the wee small hours of the morning waiting for the pain meds to kick in...well done it was very interesting and clearly spoken...l have subscribed ❤

[borleyboo]

Fabulous video and beautifully narrated as always. The lady on the platform story reminded me of a song popular in the 1980s. It was ‘Under your thumb’ by Godley and Crème. Some of the lyrics are ‘Woman throws her self from speeding train identity unknown’. The man sees her photo in a newspaper. 👍👻

[sacellum]

Excellent! Lovely voice and beautifully clear diction - a rare commodity in these days of the preferred glottal stop and regional destructions of the English language.

[martinblatchford]

Excellent episode as always, pleasure to watch ! Many thanks 😊

[craigmarsh]

Hi your videos are so very addictive so very enjoyable brilliant editing great history i just really love them looking forward to the next one already 😊

[LadyAxe]

In a Youtube world of bad grammar, annoying presentation and AI narration with the inept voices of bad speakers, this was an absolute pleasure to listen to! Great spooky accounts told by a lovely voice makes for great videos! Subscribed!

[markhrobo]

I used to live next to that siding in Grimsby on Harrington Street.

The house always had an uneasy, feeling.

Went to see my gran one day (she was into ghosty stuff). Amd without even meantioning it, she asked if we'd seen the old lady, who died in our coal shed.

Was only years later, I found the story of it.

Still refuse to drive down that street.

[m.y.o.b.]

May everyone who perished in one of these railway disasters R I.P. Now that you have touched upon some haunted railways, will you do a video on haunted ships as well? I'd certainly love it.👍

[JuliaIndomita]

Beautifully written & narrated. Very creepy.

[e.l]

I saw a ghost train once walking the Castle Eden walkway near Hartlepool as a child. I still have a memory of it. It's strange, the rational part of my mind thinks I must have been mistaken yet I remember what I saw.

[WHITENoSE]

Glad to have found this. Brilliantly done, thanks 👍