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:

• Ian Coleby (Chairman)
• Frank Courtney (Vice Chairman) 
• Geoff Pateman (Staff Development)
• Ric Auger (Infrastructure)
• Geoff Evens 
• The General Manager, Paul Conibeare, 
• Richard Maw Finance Director. 

The senior management team comprises:

• Dave Horton (Head of Mechanical Engineering)
• Mark Hill (Head of Commercial)
• Richard Jones (Head of Operating)
• John Robinson (Head of HR)
• Andrew Young (Head of Infrastructure Engineering)

Further Information