Mangapps Railway Museum closes over coronavirus

Mangapps Railway Museum has announced that the museum is closing until further notice.

In a statement on social media, Mangapps Railway said: “In view of the rapidly developing Coronavirus outbreak and constantly changing official advice, we believe it would be irresponsible to expose our staff and visitors to unnecessary risk.

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“We have therefore decided to close Mangapps Railway until further notice.”

The heritage railway centre, near Burnham-on-Crouch in Essex, said that the decision will be subject to constant review and the railway will look forward to re-open as soon as possible.

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