SNOWDON Mountain Railway trains will return to the summit of Snowdon this summer for the first time since 2019.

The iconic Snowdon Mountain Railway trains have not run to the summit for over three years, originally due to Covid-19, before upper mountain track upgrades began.

The work was a significant first for the famous Snowdon, with more than 1,000 metres of track being relayed in a refurbishment of the popular tourist attraction.

Vince Hughes, Commercial Manager at Snowdon Mountain Railway, said: “We are extremely excited to once again offer our visitors the full journey to the summit of Snowdon, and to welcome passengers and walkers back to Hafod Eryri.

“With over 1,000 metres of line relayed for the enhancement and long-term improvement of the Snowdon Mountain Railway service, this was a historic and successful undertaking.

“Our operations and commercial teams have worked incredibly hard in preparation for our trains returning to the summit, and we are looking forward to a busy few months ahead.

“This is a massively exciting time for Snowdon Mountain Railway and we have plenty to look forward to.”

While Snowdon Mountain Railway opened its doors for the 2023 season on April 1, the service has only traveled ¾ of the distance to the summit, ending at Clogwyn Station.

But due to the triumphant enhancements of the line, Snowdon Mountain Railway will return to the summit on June 24 as the summit visitor centre Hafod Eryri also reopens to the public.

The railway runs for 4.7 miles from Llanberis to the summit of Snowdon and is the only rack and pinion railway in the UK. It is a seasonal attraction which operates from April until the end of October.