Chief Exec appointed to ‘future proof’ the Swanage Railway

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Abbie King
Abbie King // Credit: Beth Gregory

Abbie King has been appointed as the Railway’s first Chief Executive with the aim of developing and future-proofing the heritage railway.

Abbie was previously Director at Shrewsbury Ark, which is a charity that aims to help homeless and vulnerable people.

Growing up in , Abbie has an interest in museums, with a history of working at the Bovington Tank Museum, where ex-CEO of the , Chris Price, is now based as Director.

“I look forward to working with Abbie as the Swanage Railway Company’s new chief executive and welcoming her to the Swanage Railway family which has achieved so much across the generations, and against the odds, since the heritage line started to be rebuilt in 1976.

“Abbie’s role is crucial and part of an important plan to take the Swanage Railway to the next stage in its development – bringing in new and fresh ideas to increase our income so we can achieve an enhanced heritage experience for our train passengers.

Volunteer chair Frank Roberts

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