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Telford Steam Railway to open after accident
Tuesday 24th January 2012, 8:59PM GMT.
Telford Steam Railway will fully reopen in April – nine months after its chairman was seriously injured at the site.
Paul Hughes, chairman of the voluntary-run attraction in Horsehay, Telford, was airlifted to hospital when his legs were crushed by a piece of railway track on July 2 last year.
No trains have run since but they did open the gates over Christmas for enthusiasts to visit. But the attraction is due to open on April 8 and 9 for an Easter bunny extravaganza.
Spokesman Dave Angell said: “We are still aiming for an Easter opening. We have been busy doing things like building new toilets.
“Paul is fit and well and back at work at the railway. He is also getting married in a few weeks time so he will be able to walk down the aisle, which was his aim.”
The railway’s annual programme of events, which usually attracts thousands of people throughout the year, has now been launched with the
Drive our Steam Tram Father’s Day special, the model gala, August bank holiday event and the Christmas Santa specials.
An investigation by independent rail safety regulator the Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) was completed after the accident, and the attraction organisers were ordered to strengthen up the infrastructure at the Bridge Road site. They also launched their own investigation which is now complete.
For updates on events or to book visit www.telfordsteamrailway.co.uk
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