L&BR publishes its 5-year Strategic Plan

Today the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway has published its Strategic Plan for the next 5-years, 2026-2031, after being developed and agreed by the Trust and the Community Interest Company (CIC).

The railway is at a pivotal moment in our evolution with ongoing improvement activities across our sites, the growth of our rolling stock fleet, our formalised closer working with Barnstaple & Yeo Valley Railway Trust (B&YVRT) who are developing the southern end of the former line and, our desire to increase the length of the operational railway.

This important document sets out the railway’s vision, values, ambitions and aims providing clarity for members, partners and stakeholders as to our priorities and direction. It also sets to principles of how we report progress to our members via our Annual General Meeting process. 

Giles Perkins, Chair of the Trust said, “I set myself a goal to provide clarity on the direction of the L&BR within my first 100 days in my new role. This Strategic Plan sets out our priorities for the period to 2031 providing that much needed transparency, essential in providing confidence to all who are, or will be, part of the development of our world famous narrow-gauge railway.”

The Strategic Plan 2026-2031 can be downloaded via the button below.