The Isle of Wight Steam Railway has announced the appointment of a new chief executive.

Marc Morgan-Huws, former leader of the Isle of Wight Council, has been appointed in the newly created role, succeeding the former general manager role and encapsulating a broader range of responsibilities.

Mr Morgan-Huws has held senior positions in the transport industry, most recently as commercial director with First South West.

He first joined the railway as a director and trustee in 2021, later stepping down to serve as interim general manager in December 2023.

Mr Morgan-Huws said: "It is a privilege to be able to lead the Isle of Wight Steam Railway as it continues its remarkable journey – 53 years since the dedicated founder members and volunteers achieved the creation of the railway on part of the Ryde to Newport line – which celebrates its 150th anniversary next year.

"With an amazing community of around 500 volunteers, 3,000 members and 130,000 visitors a year the railway is an important part of Island life. We owe it to all of them to secure the railway for the future."