Seymour Railway Heritage Centre acquires defibrillator

By Bianca Hall

Mar 17, 2023

Get involved: The Inland Rail Community Sponsorships and Donations program offers funding between $1000 and $4000 to support contributions to local and regional prosperity, wellbeing and sustainability.

The Seymour Railway Heritage Centre (SRHC) has received funding to help purchase a defibrillator through the latest round of the Australian Rail Track Corporation Inland Rail Community Sponsorships and Donations programs.

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Established in 1983, the SRHC keeps Victoria’s rail history alive by operating special passenger services throughout Victoria and interstate using its fleet of preserved diesel locomotives and heritage passenger carriages.

It also offers an opportunity for train enthusiasts to gather, socialise and contribute to the restoration and maintenance of vintage rolling stock.

The SRHC has five full-time staff, 40 active volunteers, contractors, visitors and passengers.

Seymour Railway Heritage Centre treasurer Barbara Moss said the addition of a defibrillator would ensure the centre was prepared to deal with anything.

“We will now have a defibrillator available at our Seymour works depot and on train journeys to improve health and safety,” Ms Moss said.

Seymour Railway Heritage Centre employees receive first aid training.

For more information call 1800 732 761 or email ircommunitysponsorships@artc.com.au to check eligibility and apply for funding.