Community Train CRP collaborate with former zookeeper on unusual exhibition
Next month, FUSEBOX in Kingston will premiere a new art exhibition that turns the topic of poo into a fantastic, family-friendly natural history experience for all. Community Train CRP are encouraging passengers to visit The Origin of the Faeces: Poo from the Zoo, a unique showcase curated by Tracey Lee, a former senior zookeeper who […]
Telling the story of local railway heritage with the Friends of Buxton Station
Friends of Buxton Station (FoBS) has collaborated with Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust to host a crafting day celebrating Buxton’s heritage in an engaging way for children and adults alike. The ‘All Aboard’ family activities event on Monday 14 August aimed to celebrate the importance of the railways in making it easier for people to get […]
Community Rail News – 20 September 2023
Hello everyone, we hope you are all keeping well. Members’ survey Our annual members’ survey launches next week. We are keen to hear the views and ideas of all members, to shape our work and help us to continue responding to the needs of the growing community rail movement, especially in this challenging environment. We […]
A summer of sustainability activities with Southeast Communities Rail Partnership
Southeast Communities Rail Partnership (SCRP) has been busy working on projects to brighten up stations, promote sustainable travel and connect communities by rail. Read on to find out what exciting things the partnership has been up to. Rail to Ramble Andy Pope, Senior Community Rail Line Officer at SCRP, and Matt Fraser of Southeastern Railway […]
William Blake inspired mosaics unveiled at Surbiton Station
The Friends of Surbiton Station have worked alongside South Western Railway (SWR), Network Rail and other local organisations to install ten detailed mosaics inspired by the works of poet and artist William Blake on the footbridge at Surbiton Station. The Blake Mosaics, which form part of a set of 70 mosaics created by Southbank Mosaics […]
Feedback and progress from station adopters gardening session
At the end of August 2023, volunteers from around 20 station adoption groups got together for an online networking session focusing on gardening projects. Following our Climate Resilient Gardening webinar earlier in the year, a number of groups had adapted their planting schemes to introduce those that need less water and were reporting successes, especially […]
Join CTA’s week-long celebration of the impact of community transport
Community rail partnerships and station volunteer groups are encouraged to get involved with this year’s Community Transport Week. From 16-21 October, communities across the UK will celebrate the vital role and inspiring work of community transport in helping millions of people to stay independent, participate in their communities and access essential public services and employment. […]
Promoting sustainable days out by rail at the Penistone Show
Penistone Line Partnership (PLP) has hosted a stand at the 150th Penistone Agricultural Show to spread the word about the work they do connecting communities to their local railway. The event took place on Saturday 9 September, and from the opening of the show at 8am until closure at 5pm, there was a constant stream […]
Crabbing train offers families accessible and affordable day out by rail
A bargain ‘Crab A Train’ trip has offered families a great day out in Suffolk this summer. The East Suffolk Lines Community Rail Partnership (CRP) worked with Greater Anglia to run an event train from Ipswich to Woodbridge at a great price to show people the delights of a day out by rail. Over 50 […]
CRL seeking submissions for second volume of 100 Women, 100 Journeys
Following on from the success of the 100 Women, 100 Journeys project, Community Rail Lancashire (CRL) is seeking 100 more stories to feature in the second edition. CRL is looking for 100 more women to tell a story about a journey they have taken via rail, either as a member of staff or a passenger, […]
