What is The Railway Children Return about?

The film has been written by Danny Brocklehurst, and as Edith Nesbit did not write a sequel, it is understood the story is entirely new, though harking back to the source material we know and love.

The official synopsis reads: “Inspired by one of the most beloved British family films of all time, The Railway Children Return is an enchanting adventure for a new generation bringing a contemporary sensibility to a classic story and combining British cast with stunning locations.

“The Railway Children Return will take audiences on an exciting and heart-warming journey, in which a group of children are evacuated to a Yorkshire village during World War 2, where they encounter a young soldier, who like them, is far away from home…”