Saving the Stanford Viaduct

A historic viaduct above the River Soar, damaged by vandals and graffiti, is threatening train speeds—and heritage—until volunteers raise £49,000 to restore it. Built in the late 1890s, the Stanford Viaduct stands 100 feet high and is structurally sound, but needs bricks replaced, walls rebuilt, and graffiti cleaned. The Great Central Railway, run by volunteers, hopes a recent Flying Scotsman visit will fuel fundraising momentum. With donations already pouring in through the East Midlands Transport Heritage Trust’s Forward Fund, the goal is to have the viaduct gleaming again by year’s end—and ensure it remains a proud landmark for generations. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5a10d92337c92bbe