Fundraiser to repair vandalised railway workshop surpasses £15,000
East Lancashire Railway said they were "truly overwhelmed" by support
A fundraiser set up to help repair a railway workshop that had several carriages vandalised has raised over £15,000 in support.
East Lancashire Railway said they were "truly overwhelmed by the outpouring of support" after a fundraiser was set up online to restore the carriages.
Earlier this month, the company revealed that vandals had targeted its Baron Street workshop and smashed several windows, damaging the infrastructure.
Following the incident, the company appealed to the public to help find more information into who was responsible.
Now, a fundraiser set up to help support the company has raised £15,000, with the company thanking people for their generosity.
In a statement, East Lancashire Railway said: "In the wake of the recent vandalism at our Baron Street engineering workshop in Bury—where over 28 windows of our carriages and a diesel multiple unit were senselessly smashed, we have been truly overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from our community.
"This mindless act not only inflicted a £5,000 repair bill but also deeply affected our dedicated volunteers who pour their hearts into preserving our railway heritage. Any donations unused will help us to improve our CCTV infrastructure at Buckley Wells.
"However, amidst this adversity, your generosity has shone brightly. Donations have been pouring in, and countless individuals have offered their time and skills to assist in the restoration efforts.
"Your support reaffirms our mission and fuels our determination to continue preserving the rich history of our railway for future generations."