Fishing for Change: a unique experience for families in Bristol this summer
Severnside Community Rail Partnership (CRP) has offered a new experience for families this summer, combining integrated sustainable transport, environmental conservation, local history and creative art. Teaming up with Sustainable Hive CIC, Great Western Railway, Bristol Ferries and Crimestoppers, the partnership created ‘Fishing for Change’, a project giving families a unique opportunity to bond, learn, and […]
Revamped community garden opens at Broxbourne Station
A new public garden has opened at Broxbourne Station thanks to the work of volunteers and local organisations. As part of a bridge repair project carried out at the station in 2021, Broxbourne lost its original garden. Now, thanks to the New River Line Community Rail Partnership (CRP) and station adopter volunteer, Keith Reast – […]
Apply now for Greater Anglia’s Customer and Community Improvement Fund
Greater Anglia has launched a Customer and Community Improvement Fund, designed to support local, community-focused rail improvements. Overall, £350,000 a year will be allocated to projects across the Greater Anglia network. The scheme is aimed at supporting initiatives which deliver community benefits and enhance rail’s positive role in society. A wide range of ideas will […]
Volunteers set up ‘craft station’ to combat social isolation in Glazebrook
Passengers travelling through Glazebrook Station had the opportunity to meet other members of their community and enjoy arts and crafts activities at an event run by a team of dedicated volunteers. The Friends of Glazebrook Station and local charity Hamilton Davies Trust set up the event with support from Northern, which operates the station. Participants […]
Students collaborate with volunteers to enhance Accrington Eco Station
Community Rail Lancashire has teamed up with Accrington & Rossendale College to support students on the Level 2 NVQ Railway Maintenance Course. As part of the eight-week programme, which equips learners with essential knowledge and skills to work safely and effectively on railway tracks, students visited Accrington Station, where they learnt more about community rail […]
How community rail can get involved with ACEVO’s first ever Climate Week
ACEVO (Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations) is holding its first ever Climate Week from 9-13 September 2024. The aim of Climate Week is to trigger inspiring thoughts and ideas about how everyone, whether they are directly involved with climate and environmental action or not, is on a climate journey. For those who haven’t […]
Community Rail News – 7 August 2024
Hello everyone. We hope this bulletin finds you well. Fascist rioting We’ve been deeply shocked and saddened about the hateful, racist violence of the past week, and the tragic events in Southport that preceded the riots. We are starting to get reports from member CRPs and groups whose activities, staff, volunteers and community partners are […]
Community Rail Network statement on fascist riots
Like so many within our communities, we are deeply shocked and saddened by the despicable fascist rioting of the past week, and the tragic events in Southport that came before. We stand with all our voluntary sector, transport and government colleagues calling out these riots for what they are: racist, hate-based, violent thuggery, designed to […]
Summer competition promotes sustainable travel in Wales
3 Counties Connected Community Rail Partnership (CRP) has launched a competition to promote sustainable travel to attractions and experiences in Chester, Shrewsbury and Crewe this summer. For the ‘Three Counties by Rail’ project, the CRP partnered with Destination Management Organisations (DMOs) including This is Wrexham, Visit Shropshire and Marketing Cheshire to identify key attractions and experiences that are […]
Key part of Bridlington’s railway heritage celebrated with new sculpture at station
A new sculpture commemorating the ‘Barrow Boys’ has been unveiled at Bridlington Station. The statue, commissioned by the Yorkshire Coast Community Rail Partnership (CRP), has been designed and created by talented local sculptor Stephen Carvill, who also created the Gansey Girl on Bridlington North Pier. Cast in bronze and standing at over 5ft tall, the […]
