Lift Plan Approved For Manningtree Station

It is being reported that Tendring District Council has approved the application to provided lifts at Manningtree Station.  Funding comes as part of £100 million made available by the government to improve facilities for disabled passengers.   Detailed designs and costs are now to be drawn up by Network Rail with completion of the project by 2019(!)

MRUA AGM - Election Of Officers

At the 2014 MRUA AGM Chris Richards and Phillip Reed were Co-opted onto the committee.

Neil Skinner had indicated his intention to step down as Chairman and the committee thanked him for his 8 years in the role.  The following officers were elected:

Chairman: Derek Monnery
Vice Chairman: - Chris Richards
Treasurer: - Val Pretty