County Durham heritage railway appoints first female general manager Posted on March 27, 2025 by Guest authors Weardale Heritage Railway in County Durham, has appointed Claire Gibbons as its new General Manager. She is the first woman to head the historic line.
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Weardale Heritage Railway in County Durham, has appointed Claire Gibbons as its new General Manager. She is the first woman to head the historic line.