Registered Charity No 702724
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Caring for Historic Railway Buildings along the Line
The Settle and Carlisle
Railway Trust
Railway Trust
Registered Charity No 702724
About the Trust
In 1988 the Government announced it was 'minded to agree' to closure
of the Settle to Carlisle line but they allowed a breathing space of six months to enable proposals to come forward with a view to the line
being privately operated.
of the Settle to Carlisle line but they allowed a breathing space of six months to enable proposals to come forward with a view to the line
being privately operated.
No viable proposals were received. There was, however great public interest in the line and recent significant improvements in the line's
revenue. In addition the substantial reduction in the estimated cost
of repairing Ribblehead Viaduct
meant that the Minister for
Public Transport was able
to announced in April 1989
that the line would remain open.
revenue. In addition the substantial reduction in the estimated cost
of repairing Ribblehead Viaduct
meant that the Minister for
Public Transport was able
to announced in April 1989
that the line would remain open.
In granting the reprieve the Minister suggested the formation
of a Charitable Trust to assist with future restoration of buildings and structures along the line.
of a Charitable Trust to assist with future restoration of buildings and structures along the line.
The Trust was established by Trust Deed dated 14th March 1990 and registered with the Charity
Commission - Number 702724.
Commission - Number 702724.
The Trust is managed directly by nine Trustees with support from three Officers. The Trustees
are appointed for two years and are eligible for re-appointment. They are drawn from those who
have considerable experience in railways, civil engineering, law, accountancy, and senior business management.
are appointed for two years and are eligible for re-appointment. They are drawn from those who
have considerable experience in railways, civil engineering, law, accountancy, and senior business management.
The Trust works to maintain a close relationship with the Friends of the Settle - Carlisle Line,
The Settle - Carlisle Line Development Company, Network Rail and Northern the Train Operating Company.
The Settle - Carlisle Line Development Company, Network Rail and Northern the Train Operating Company.
Ribblehead Viaduct
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