New resources available to help your station become a Station of Sanctuary
South East Lancashire Community Rail Partnership (CRP) is offering support to other community rail partnerships and station groups looking to become ‘Stations of Sanctuary’. The process of becoming a ‘Station of Sanctuary’ aims to make your railway station a more accessible and welcoming place for refugees and people seeking asylum, striving to foster a […]
Students create environmentally focused artwork for Portway Park & Ride Station
Severnside Community Rail Partnership (CRP) and the Platform Rail Education Scheme have been working with local students to showcase Portway Park & Ride Station as an integrated transport hub and wildlife haven. The project began with a workshop focused on the environmental impact of constructing the new station, as well as the measures taken to […]
CRL collaborates with budding artists to brighten up Steeton & Silsden Station
Passengers arriving at Steeton & Silsden Station are now greeted by a stunning piece of art created by a group of talented teenagers. Five GCSE art students from Oastlers School in Bradford were tasked with creating the work, which features scenery from across the North of England. The students decided to produce a painting which […]
‘Year in Industry’ students work with Bentham Line communities for sixth year
The Leeds-Morecambe Community Rail Partnership (CRP) has continued its work with Northern’s ‘Year in Industry’ students to boost biodiversity at stations along the Bentham Line. This is the sixth cohort of university students who take a break from their academic studies between the second and third year to sample working for a large organisation. They […]
Community Rail Network members to benefit from another year of SLC’s expertise
Community Rail Network is excited to announce that it is continuing its corporate charity partnership with SLC Rail and SLC Property for another year. The partnership enables Community Rail Network members to access SCL’s in-house rail and property expertise, in order to further support members to successfully deliver community-led initiatives bringing disused station buildings into […]
Community Rail News – 24 July 2024
Hello everyone. We hope this bulletin finds you well – hopefully you’ve been able to enjoy a few days of sunshine. King’s Speech It was encouraging to see public transport feature so prominently in the King’s Speech, with three bills to progress rail reform and one to improve bus services. This reflects the vital role transport plays […]
Engage your local young people with creative anti-trespass competition
The Community Rail Education Network met on Thursday 18 July to discuss early careers in rail. Attendees were joined by speakers from across the industry including Rail Delivery Group, Northern and Network Rail, who spoke with the group about the different T-levels, apprenticeships and work experience opportunities available within the sector. The next Education Network […]
Highlight the history of your station and line during national ‘Open Days’ festivals
September welcomes the return of three national ‘Open Days’ festivals featuring thousands of free events and experiences bringing people together to celebrate their heritage, community and history across England, Scotland and Wales. Community rail is encouraged to get involved and bring together the past and present in activities for all the family. Events could include […]
Southeastern launches fund to support community projects
For the first time, Southeastern is inviting applications for grants to help support projects that make a positive difference to communities across southeast London, Kent and East Sussex. The Customer and Community Improvement Fund supports projects that help with local rail improvement, deliver social value within communities, help reduce economic and social inequality, and support […]
Popular summer bus service linking station with seaside is saved
A popular summer bus service described as a vital link for tourism will run again this year after the Wherry Lines Community Rail Partnership (CRP) stepped in with new funding. With Great Yarmouth Station located some distance from the beach, bus station and town centre, it means that rail passengers arriving at the resort will […]
