We should view our railways as asset to the economy, suggests Systra report

It's important to see the Island's railways as an asset to the economy as well as an important cultural and historic asset.

That's according to the recently published Systra report.

Their analysis has shown the total direct and indirect impacts on the economy total around £17m each year, from a mixture of visitor spending and spending by the railway itself.

The report recommends developing a strategy and plan to further increase this economic value.