A leading figure in the railway industry, Adrian Shooter, has become Chairman of Moorland & City Railways.
The chairman of Chiltern Railways for 18 years, Mr Shooter was awarded the CBE in 2010 for services to the rail industry.
Speaking of the appointment, Moorland & City Railways’ director David Kemp said: “We are delighted that Adrian has agreed to become our chairman.
“Adrian has vast experience of railways not only in the UK, but around the world and we are pleased that he recognises both the potential of the line and of our business model to own the line and operate services using our own rolling stock.”
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