MPs voice support for the national Love Your Railway campaign

WHEN MP Kevin Hollinrake visited the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, he showed his support for the second Love Your Railway campaign, which was again being spearheaded by the line.

“I am pleased to support this brilliant yearly campaign once again after another challenging year for the sector,” said the MP for Thirsk and Malton. “Love Your Railway shines a spotlight on our iconic rail history here in North Yorkshire, and with summer drawing to a close it’s even more important to keep supporting heritage railways in autumn and winter months and ensure they survive for future generations.”

Other MPs who backed the Love Your Railway campaign include: Nigel Huddleston, Minister for Sport, Tourism, Heritage and Civil Society; Chris Heaton-Harris (Daventry); Lucy Allan (Telford); and Dr Daniel Poulter, (Central Suffolk and North Ipswich).

About 85 heritage railways and museums took part in the six-week campaign.

Pictured left to right are Kevin Hollinrake with the NYMR’s Mike Wynn, Margaret Stainburn, and Paul Middleton, the line’s traction and rolling stock manager. NYMR