KEIGHLEY'S world-famous steam heritage railway was showcased at a parliamentary event.

Representatives of the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway – including Dr Matt Stroh, Oliver Harrison and Noel Hartley – travelled to Westminster for a Heritage Rail All-Party Parliamentary Group gathering.

During the trip they met with Keighley MP Robbie Moore.

He said: "It was fantastic to meet-up with our brilliant Keighley & Worth Valley Railway team in Parliament as part of the Heritage Rail All-Party Parliamentary Group event.

"Our iconic railway is a key engine for the local economy, tourism and economic growth.

"The previous Conservative Government made major steps towards securing the future of the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, investing millions in critical repairs and upgrades and helping to increase visitor capacity.

"As Keighley’s MP I will be doing all I can to ensure that our new Government is just as focused on support for heritage railways."