North Yorkshire Moors Railway, near Whitby, launches recruitment campaign for volunteers

Managers of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway have launched a major recruitment campaign for more volunteers to fill hundreds of roles across the organisation.
By Jonathan Pritchard
Published 2nd Feb 2022, 12:00 BST
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The railway requires up to 500 hours of daily support from volunteers to ensure the line between Pickering and Whitby can continue to operate.

As well as working on the footplate of locomotives, volunteers are needed in the railway’s infrastructure and motive-power departments to assist with building, electrical and mechanical work.

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Opportunities are also available to help with the maintenance, repairs and overhaul of the railway’s fleet of steam and diesel locomotives.

North Yorkshire Moors Railway near Whitby needs up to 500 hours of daily support from volunteers.North Yorkshire Moors Railway near Whitby needs up to 500 hours of daily support from volunteers.
North Yorkshire Moors Railway near Whitby needs up to 500 hours of daily support from volunteers.
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Volunteers play such an important role that Marcus Aldrich was appointed the head of volunteer development in 2020.

He said: “Volunteers are the lifeblood of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. ”

More details on the campaign before the start of the new season in April are available here.

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