■ HAYLING Light Railway was operated by new management from July 27. The mile-long 2ft gauge line which opened on Hayling Island seafront in 2003 was put up for sale two years ago when its owner, Bob Haddock, decided to retire (RM, September 2019). When this RM went to press details of the new ownership arrangements had yet to be announced.
■ LAUNCESTON Steam Railway has delayed reopening. Although July 12 saw many Covid-19 restrictions in England lifted, the railway felt that with coronavirus cases predicted to rise and the requirement for self-isolation remaining in place, one positive test among its small team would force closure at very short notice. The situation will be reviewed in September.