Promotional videos encourage sustainable travel to the Jurassic Coast by train
The Purbeck Community Rail Partnership (CRP) has published three promotional videos to promote sustainable travel to the Jurassic Coast by train. The series encourages onward journeys to Lulworth Cover and Durdle Door by bus, as well as to Swanage and Corfe Castle via the Swanage Railway – the region’s most popular heritage railway. The videos […]
CRL inspires young minds at Flying Scotsman event on International Women’s Day
One of the world’s most famous steam trains, the Flying Scotsman, was driven by an all-female crew on the East Lancashire Railway (ELR) to mark International Women’s Day. Organised by the National Railway Museum and ELR, the team wanted to involve local school children to celebrate the role of women in rail and encourage more […]
Derby named as national headquarters of Great British Railways
Great British Railways (GBR), the new ‘guiding mind’ for Britain’s rail network, will be based in Derby, the government has announced. Among a list of six shortlisted applicants, Derby scored highest in the Expression of Interest stage of the competition, which analysed its suitability against six published criteria: levelling up, connectivity, opportunities for GBR, value […]
Community Rail News – 8 March 2023
Hello everyone and happy International Women’s Day! We know many of you will be marking this important day, and you might be interested to read these views from senior women in transport, including Jools, in an article by our new corporate partner, CMAC. Our new director of support & development We’re delighted to say we […]
Southeast Communities Rail Partnership brings new life to Upper Warlingham Station
Southeast Communities Rail Partnership has teamed up with East Surrey Arts Society to give Upper Warlingham Station a colourful makeover. East Surrey Arts Society recently adopted the Upper Warlingham Station and has since worked with the local community to deliver this makeover, with the aim of bringing some colour and interest for passengers. The project […]
In memory of Eric Pass, a founding member of Friends of Glossop Station
Friends of Glossop Station are saddened to announce the death of Eric Pass, one of the founder members of the group. Eric began his work at the station in 2008 under the umbrella of Glossop Environmental Trust. His first shared project was the creation of a garden adjacent to the station building on Howard Street. […]
Making memories along the Settle-Carlisle Railway
The Settle-Carlisle Railway Development Company has been working in collaboration with Dementia Forward to launch a new campaign to support those living with dementia, and their family and carers, to make unforgettable memories along the world-famous Settle-Carlisle Railway. The new initiative, Making Memories, gives a person living with dementia and their carer a trip along […]
Exhibition celebrating Lancashire’s railway history launched by CRL
Community Rail Lancashire (CRL) has teamed up with local railway historian Brian Haworth to launch ‘On Track – A Glimpse into Lancashire’s Railways Past and Present’ at Clitheroe Castle Museum. The launch on 15 February focused on family fun and provided visitors with lots of interactive games to enjoy. Families were able to take a […]
New officer for Conwy Valley & North West Wales Coast Line
Claire Williams has been appointed new Community Rail Officer for the Conwy Valley and North West Wales Coast Community Rail Partnership. As Community Rail Officer, Claire will engage with communities across the network from Llandudno to Blaenau Ffestiniog and Llandudno Junction to Holyhead. The role will connect people in North Wales to their railway, delivering […]
Immersive storytelling experience on the Cambrian Line
Cambrian Railway Partnership (CRP) have partnered with Window Seater to bring its passengers geolocated, localised audio stories as they travel along the route from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth and along the Wales Coast to Pwllheli. The Window Seater app connects rail travellers to the world outside their window with place-based audio guides that draw on stories […]
