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Community Rail News – 7 February 2024

Hello everyone. We hope this bulletin finds you well. Profile raising Later this month, we are meeting Rail Minister Huw Merriman MP to discuss how community rail is developing, and specifically the common challenges with community-led projects to rejuvenate disused station buildings. As always, we will use the chance to shine a spotlight on the […]

Last chance to showcase your local days out by rail in Scenic Rail Britain blogs

Scenic Rail Britain, Community Rail Network’s tourism and leisure campaign, is seeking local insights and knowledge from across community rail to contribute to two upcoming blogs. The blogs will launch next month (March 2024) on the themes of ‘unusual places to stay’ and ‘Easter family fun’. ‘Unusual places to stay’ aims to showcase a range […]

Community Rail Network and TeamBA announce corporate partnership

Community Rail Network is excited to announce a new partnership with media production and events company TeamBA. Set up in 2017, TeamBA has built a reputation as the go-to media creation and events management company who understand the rail industry. Their clients include several train operators and they have already collaborated with community rail partnerships […]

Collaborative working leads to sustainable gardening success at Westerfield Station

The East Suffolk Lines Community Rail Partnership (CRP) recently embarked on a project to transform old railway sleepers into raised beds for the garden at Westerfield Station. Thalia Rushmore, East Suffolk Lines CRP Officer, tells us more about the project. “Last summer, the ladies of Westerfield Station had remarked on how it would be lovely […]

Network Rail seeking community rail collaboration on CP7 charitable theme

Network Rail is calling on community rail to get involved with the organisation’s charitable theme for Control Period 7 (2024-2029) – Suicide Prevention and Mental Health. Rather than forming national charitable partnerships for the next control period, Network Rail’s regions and functions will have the opportunity to create local charitable partnerships that align with their […]

National network of rail walks seeks support from communities

Communities across Britain are invited to help develop a network of walking routes and trails between railway stations that will feature on a new website, RailWalks.co.uk. Seasoned walkers, walking groups, transport planners and others interested in getting involved are encouraged to attend a workshop in Worcester on Saturday 9 March to find out more. RailWalks.co.uk […]

Rare piece of railway history returns to Lowestoft home

Wherry Lines Community Rail Partnership (CRP) has worked to restore a giant original piece of railway heritage in its home of Lowestoft Station after being discovered recently at auction. Known in the industry as a ‘Running in Board’, original blue and white signs are highly sought after. The double-sided enamel British Railways platform sign reading […]

Get up to date on progress and plans for Railway 200 celebrations

We’re pleased to provide members with an update on progress and plans for the national 2025 campaign, below. Railway 200 website The website is live now, see here, but from April 2024 more information will be available and extra functionality will be included. Also, from early summer (date to be confirmed) the website will feature […]

Community Rail News – 24 January 2024

Hello everyone. We hope, as always, that this bulletin finds you warm and well. Planning for 2024-25 We have been putting together plans for 2024-25, reflecting members’ needs and ideas and our changing external environment, and drawing heavily on our members’ survey. Key aspects include: We will keep you updated and provide a summary next month. […]