New artwork celebrates rich transport history of Scotland’s mural town
New murals depicting the industrial history and transport heritage of Prestonpans have been installed at the town’s railway station, thanks to the efforts of East Lothian Community Rail Partnership (CRP). Working with local artists and the art department at Preston Lodge High School, the partnership used funding from CrossCountry to create four murals designed to […]
Community Rail Network announces new corporate partnership with CMAC Group
Community Rail Network are proud to announce our latest corporate charity partnership with CMAC Group, the UK and Europe’s leading and fastest growing managed ground transport and accommodation specialist. The year-long partnership combines a significant financial donation with collaboration on Community Rail Network awareness and fund-raising events and activities. Jools Townsend, Chief Executive of Community […]
Community Rail News – 8 February 2023
Hello everyone. As always, we hope this finds you well. Over recent weeks there has been much expectation around the rail industry’s George Bradshaw address, which Jools attended yesterday, hearing from the Secretary of State for Transport Mark Harper. We have provided a short briefing on the key announcements. Impact demo Our training and development coordinator […]
Real-time information screen installed at community space on Penistone Line
A new customer information screen (CIS) showing real-time train information on the Penistone Line has been installed at The Wagon & Horses, Chapeltown. The project is the initiative of the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, and was made possible by the Penistone Line Partnership, who have funded the project, and Peter Bryan of Wetherspoon’s Wagon […]
Redundant space at Shawford Station transformed into community café
The disused Victorian waiting room and ticket office at Shawford Railway Station has been given a new life and purpose, thanks to a partnership between South Western Railway (SWR), the Three Rivers Community Rail Partnership (CRP) and other stakeholders. Last week, Platform 1 – a community café serving coffee, cakes and real Italian gelato – […]
Tyne Valley CRP continue to support passengers during challenging times
Officers and volunteers from Tyne Valley Community Rail Partnership (CRP) have committed over 250 hours to a multitude of tasks as a result of the freight derailment incident at Carlisle. When the derailment incident occurred, the route into Carlisle for the Tyne Valley and Settle-Carlisle routes was closed for seven weeks. With trains terminating at […]
Solent Remade launch Hampshire’s first Library of Things at Havant Station
From L-R: Anne Sayer (Solent Remade CIC), Daniel Wright (Community Rail Network) and Philippa Gray (Solent Remade CIC). Solent Remade has launched Hampshire’s first Library of Things at The Old Parcels Office in Havant Railway Station on Friday 27 January. Library of Things offers people the opportunity to borrow items they only use occasionally, rather […]
Interpretation panel unveiled at Lowestoft Station to mark Holocaust Memorial Day
Unveiling of the Kindertransport History Panel at Lowestoft Railway Station. Photo credit: Lowestoft Central Project. An interpretation panel retelling the events of the 1938 Kindertransport arrival in Lowestoft has been unveiled at the town’s railway station as people from the community gathered to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. On 12 December 1938, over 500 mostly Jewish […]
Friends of Droitwich Spa Railway Station unveil latest community art project
Artist Lottie Mountford with her final composition. The Friends of Droitwich Spa Railway Station have recently unveiled artwork created by the local community, with support from the Worcestershire Community Rail Partnership (CRP). The first artist the group commissioned was Droitwich High School sixth form pupil Lottie Mountford, who’s work celebrated the diverse history of the […]
Hampshire CRP offer a helping hand for those travelling with hidden disabilities
Hampshire Community Rail Partnership (CRP) has launched a Travel With Confidence project, offering a helping hand for those travelling with hidden disabilities. Thanks to funding from SWR and Hampshire County Council, phase one of the Travel With Confidence project has been completed and a new booklet of resources has been produced. It is the aim […]
