New general manager for Spa Valley Railway

What a lovely job....

Jonnie Wesson has recently been appointed new general manager at the Spa Valley Railway visitor attraction in Royal Tunbridge Wells.

Jonnie joined the railway as a volunteer aged 13 and now, at just 23, even owns part of one of the railway’s diesel engines!

As general manager, one of Jonnie’s primary aims will be to focus on increasing revenue and visitor numbers at the attraction. Visitor numbers currently stand at 30,000 per annum.

Jonnie said, ‘It is a privilege to be offered the position of general manager at such a young age and I am very proud to have the opportunity to lead the railway into the future. The railway has a passionate team of volunteers and together we will work towards significantly increasing our visitor numbers to provide a secure future for the Spa Valley Railway. I would like to see the railway appeal to all ages and plan to encourage more on-board dining experiences and continue with our full events programme.’

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