Transport Heritage NSW

Transport Heritage NSW
Predecessor NSW Rail Transport Museum, Trainworks Ltd and Office of Rail Heritage
Founded 2013 (2013)
Location
Key people
Peter Lowry (Chair)
Website transportheritagensw.com.au

In 2013 Transport Heritage NSW was established by the Government of New South Wales[1] to manage rail heritage in NSW [2] following an independent review.[3][4]

History

In May 2013 Minister for Transport Gladys Berejiklian acknowledged the importance of steam locomotive 3801 stating it would be a priority of Transport Heritage NSW to return it to service.[5]

On 10 December 2013 a majority of the members of the New South Wales Rail Transport Museum voted in support of the creation of Transport Heritage NSW.[6][7]

Review

Major recommendations of the Rail Heritage Review included:

Controversy

The nominated Chief Executive of Transport Heritage NSW, Andrew Killingsworth has been seen as a political appointment.[8] Other transport heritage groups also expressed concern for their future existence.[9]

References

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