Justin Tomlinson, the North Swindon MP, was welcomed to the Swindon and Cricklade Railway on Thursday morning, who hosted an introductory meeting for their very exciting plans for new facilities which will incorporate the restoration of General Steam Navigation. Justin will be working closely as they prepare their National Heritage Lottery fund bid.
Swindon & Cricklade Railway is a much loved and popular local service and there will be strong local community support for this bid. Justin has fed in a number of suggestions on how to strengthen the bid including working with a wide a range of local community groups, including all the local schools, Parish Councils and the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust.
Justin Tomlinson MP said: “As someone from a family of steam enthusiasts, I am very excited to be supporting this fantastic bid.”
Photos courtesy of David Oborn.
