Published on: Thursday, 8 January 2015
Last updated: Wednesday, 5 October 2016
TheEast Suffolk Line Community Rail Partnership has welcomed a new Chairman.
AaronTaffera, formerly the partnership’s Vice Chair, has been appointed followingthe departure of Geof Butterwick, who stepped down in October.
Aaron’sinvolvement with the CRP began in 2008 and he is also the adopter for Meltonstation on the East Suffolk Line.
Aaronhas a lifelong interest in rail and in 2005 he started www.eastsuffolkline.co.ukto promote the East Suffolk Line, of which he has fond childhood memories.
Aaron,47, has worked in broadcasting in the US since age 16 and now lives inTunstall, Suffolk. His interests include walking, nature, landscaping,technology and golf.
Commentingon his new role, Aaron said, “I am looking forward to continuing the excellentwork already done by the CRP and Abellio Greater Anglia in improving andpromoting the East Suffolk Line. The Community Rail Partnership will continueto be a driving force promoting rail transport in Suffolk, working with AbellioGreater Anglia and local partners, to improve the passenger experience atstations along the route and promoting the opportunities to leave the carbehind and travel by train.”
Jonathan Denby, Head of Corporate Affairs at Abellio Greater Angliasaid, "I would like to welcome Aaron to his new role. The ongoing work ofthe East Suffolk Lines CRP provides valuable support to us as the trainoperator for these important rail lines and the communities along thoseroutes."
The CRP is principally funded by Abellio Greater Anglia and localauthorities including, Suffolk County Council, Ipswich Borough Council, SuffolkCoastal District Council and Waveney District Council.