Over 70 heritage railway organisations from across the UK are joining together this week to launch a summer of activity raising awareness about the work they do.
The "love your railway" campaign is spearheaded by the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.
Luke Hudman is one of the co-ordinator's.
NYMR and its fellow heritage railways from across the UK carry over 13 million passengers each year, over 560 miles of railway line and contribute £400 million in economic impact. 22,000 volunteers and over 4,000 paid employees keep the UK's heritage railways on track.
Chris Price, General Manager at NYMR, said:
“Last year we were completely blown away by the response to Love Your Railway - to have over 50 heritage railways taking part in the campaign’s first year shows the incredible support and solidarity running through the sector. We have some exciting new ideas and elements planned for the 2022 campaign, and love that even more organisations have come together this year to help us spread the word.
“The aim is simple - there are more than 150 operational heritage railways, which protect, conserve and bring to life part of the nation’s rich cultural heritage - giving enjoyment and learning to thousands of people every year and we want to do all we can to raise awareness of every heritage railway across the country.”
Stephen Oates, Chief Executive at The Heritage Railway Association, said:
“In 2021 ‘Love Your Railway’ secured collaborations from as far afield as Cornwall, Suffolk, North Wales, North East Scotland and Northern Ireland, with over 50 heritage railway organisations taking part. We’re really
proud to back this campaign and look forward to seeing many more rail organisations get involved in the inaugural campaign.”
Luke Hudman from NYMR says the summer campaign will explore a number of themes
The six themed weeks are: History, Conservation, Partnerships, Family, Volunteers and Education. Throughout the campaign heritage railways are encouraging visitors and supporters to get involved and share photos and memories of their visits on social media using #LoveYourRailway
Over 70 heritage railway organisations from across the UK - from as far afield as Scotland, Northern Ireland and the South West of England, including model maker Hornby and the National Railway Museum, are joining forces this summer for the second 'Love Your Railway' nationwide campaign.
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