Northern and TransPennine Express are proud to be joint headline partners of the 2027 Community Rail Awards, celebrating the dedication and creativity that strengthens the relationship between communities and their railways across Britain. Together, our services connect hundreds of people and places across the North of England and into Scotland. While our networks are distinct, we share a common commitment to delivering an accessible, sustainable and welcoming railway one that connects people. Community rail plays a vital role in helping us achieve this ambition. By working closely with Community Rail Partnerships, station adopters, volunteers, schools, local authorities and community organisations, we gain valuable insight into local priorities and support initiatives that deliver lasting social, environmental and economic benefits. As the industry moves towards a more integrated future, this joint partnership reflects our shared ambition to collaborate more closely, place communities at the heart of decision-making and ensure the railway continues to support and serve the regions it connects. Northern and TransPennine Express are delighted to recognise the achievements of the community rail family and to celebrate the volunteers, groups and partnerships whose passion and commitment bring people, places and the railway together every day.