Minsters’ Rail Campaign

“There’s a lot Riding on it!”

Welcome to our website

LATEST UPDATE: See press release below.

MAPS added to site (big file – be warned),

News update – see NEWS link for upcoming BBC programme on the line before and after Beeching – an urgent appeal for volunteers– and more.

OUR PATRONS include:

Alan Johnson, MP for Hull West & Hessle – Secretary of State for Health

Diana Johnson, MP for North Hull

''The restoration of this rail route would be a major plus for the quality of life for Hull people. It would also have benefits in developing local tourism and wider regeneration.”

More patrons to be listed soon.

DON'T JUST DREAM OF THE TRAIN, DRIVE ONE

Rail campaigners fighting to restore the Beverley to Market Weighton railway are inviting members of the public to try their fantastic train driving simulator as part of a weekends heritage events at Kiplingcotes signal box.

This weekend (13^th and 14^th September) the Yorkshire Wolds Heritage Trust will see a number of events taking place across our region. On Sunday 14 September members of the Minsters Rail Campaign will be on hand to publicise their campaign and show the public just what it would be like to drive a train. Their popular simulator machine will be on show at the Kiplingcotes signal box between 10am and 4pm. Visitors will also be able to see footage of the old railway which was closed due to the Beeching cuts in 1965.

Campaign Chairman George McManus today said, “The Wolds Heritage weekend is always popular with our supporters and I'm delighted that the simulator will be online at the heart of the old network. This weekend sees the start of our autumn membership drive to recruit more members. Not only are the BBC broadcasting a special programme in October highlighting the importance of our line but we have a series of events organised in the run up to Christmas which we hope will result in even more members getting on board. I would urge everyone to go along and support the work of the Wolds Heritage Trust.”

The Minsters' Rail Campaign exists to promote the overwhelming economic, social and environmental case for reopening the railway line between Beverley and York as a modern passenger

and commuter facility.

A recent independent report commissioned by relevant local authorities has said the financial case for reopening the direct rail link between Hull and York is undeniable - the Campaign aims to ensure this report becomes reality, as well as trying to achieve a few beneficial changes to some of the proposals.

The Minsters' Rail Campaign is one of the most successful campaigning groups in Yorkshire, supported by all county and unitary authorities affected by its proposals and backed

by a broad spectrum of members from all political parties.

The main proposals supported by the Campaign have been formally adopted as official planning policy by the East Riding of Yorkshire County Council.

BUT THERE IS STILL MUCH TO DO

You can help us by buying

THE IDEAL BIRTHDAY/CHRISTMAS GIFT

for the MRC supporter in your life.

The Minsters’ Rail Campaign is launching new life memberships for everyone who is taking a long-term view about the society.

For a mere £50 you can be the proud owner of a handsome, full colour Life Membership certificate, signed by our chairman, George McManus. This life membership also entitles you to attend all our meetings, for as long as you live. What more could any ‘rail-head’ possibly want?

You will also have the knowledge that you have contributed crucial funds to the continuing campaign to restore direct rail links between Beverley and York, improving travel between Hull and York for many thousands of people and bringing civilised commuting conditions to historic communities along the route.

For further information contact campaign chairman: George McManus

120 Norwood

Beverley

HU17 9HL

Telephone 01482 863964

e-mail: GeorMcMan@aol.com