Organised by The Devonshire Association (Plymouth Branch), this free talk will be given by Richard Burningham MBE.
Richard has managed Britain’s first rail partnership, the Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership, based at the University of Plymouth, since 1998.
It is a non-profit partnership between local authorities, the railway and the University of Plymouth and its objectives include promoting the branch lines, engaging the community, supporting economic growth and helping deliver improvements.
He and the partnership have been closely involved in many improvements to Devon and Cornwall’s railways over the last 25 years, not least the expansion of all year Sunday train services across the branch lines and the re-opening of the Dartmoor Line between Exeter and Okehampton in 2021. Current work includes Mid Cornwall Metro and helping the campaign to return the railway to Tavistock.
Richard is a Director and past Chair of Community Rail’s national membership body, the Community Rail Network. The Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership is one – the first – of now 75 Community Rail Partnerships across the country.
This talk is open to all and no booking is required. The talk will last for around an hour followed by questions, with opportunities for further questions during tea and coffee (optional).
Email Colin Kilvington (cckilvington@btinternet.com) for further information.
