Support

Representation ID: 20019

Received: 26/01/2009

Respondent: Rother Valley Railway Heritage Trust

RVR supports aims (ii) and (iv):-
(ii) The Kent & East Sussex Railway Carriage and Wagon Works at Tenterden and the Locomotive Works at Rolvenden provide a reservoir of skills required in the heritage industry. Trainees are recruited to learn these skills and keep them alive.
(iv) Kent and East Sussex Railway provides employment to around 27 paid staff and a large number of unpaid (volunteer) staff in a wide range of jobs. Operating services over the link between Robertsbridge and Bodiam will lead increase in staff.