Corporate Information

The West Somerset Railway is operated by the West Somerset Railway PLC, which leases the line and buildings from Somerset County Council under a long lease currently expiring in 2088.

The company employs about 50 staff, and has around 1000 active volunteers. It is supported by a number of related organisations operating on the railway, who with representative of the local authorities and volunteers comprise the Partnership Development Group.

The members of the Board are:

• Jon Jones Pratt (Chairman)
• Ric Auger (Infrastructure)
• Paul Conibeare, (The General Manager)
• Frank Courtney  
• Mark Smith

The senior management team comprises:

• Mark Hill (Head of Commercial)
• Richard Jones (Head of Operating)
• Alex Groves (Head of HR)
• Andrew Young (Head of Infrastructure Engineering)
• Bob Meanley (Acting Chief Mechanical Engineer)
• Danny Scroggins (Safety and Compliance Officer)

Further Information