Halloween Ghost Trains — Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway

The Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway, a not-for-profit volunteer-run charity near Blaenavon in south Wales, runs Halloween Ghost Trains on a few days around Halloween. All trains leave from Furnace Sidings Station.

Each journey lasts approximately 15 to 20 minutes and includes a brief stop, as well as a wait at Garn-Yr Erw Halt, where The Whistle Inn and Park is. A ticket is valid for one round trip from Furnace Sidings; passengers may break their journey at the Whistle Inn Halt and come back on a later train.

The operator says the services are generally suitable for ages 5 and over, and that those who want a less scary experience should book the earlier departures. It runs on a first-come, first-served, pre-booking-only basis, because demand for tickets is high.

A short ghost train ride of 15 to 20 minutes with a brief stop and a wait at Garn-Yr Erw Halt. Generally suitable for ages 5 and over; the earlier departures are less scary. Black Mountain Coffee Cafe is open in the station building at Furnace Sidings.

All trains leave from Furnace Sidings Station (sat-nav postcode NP4 9AX). This is a pre-booking-only event: no tickets are sold at the event, and the emailed digital ticket is exchanged for a wristband. Arrive at least 20 minutes before the booked departure; a missed departure may not be accommodated later. Children under 3 travel free and young people under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Dogs are not allowed. A small number of wheelchair users can be carried on each service (contact the railway after booking); registered carers travel free with ID. No concessions or discounts; no refunds or exchanges. Toilets, including accessible facilities, are at the north end of platform one.