Hard work of volunteers continues at Corbridge Station
Friends of Corbridge Station in Northumberland have gradually been improving the station and creating a welcoming entrance to the village for rail travellers. Corbridge Station is situated on the Tyne Valley Line and is the first station to the east of Hexham. The Friends of Corbridge Station volunteers regularly work with other groups in the […]
Cambrian Railway Partnership secures funding for interpretation wall at Dyfi Wildlife Centre
The Cambrian Railway Partnership has successfully secured funding from the Community Rail Development Fund (CRDF) to support Cors Dyfi in developing an educational interpretation wall exploring the history of the railway and its link to the reserve’s wildlife. Cors Dyfi nature reserve is a sanctuary for wildlife and home to the world-famous Dyfi Osprey Project. […]
Festive fun planned across the community rail network
The season of merriment and good cheer is fast approaching, and plenty of community rail partnerships and station groups across the network have fun, festive events and activities planned. Below we have included a range of events all the family can get involved with this festive season. Abbey Line CRP All are welcome aboard the […]
Northern launches £250k scheme to make train travel more accessible
Northern is seeking proposals on specific projects that will make a positive difference to communities across the north of England, enhancing accessibility and improving train travel for all. The Northern Accessibility Innovation Scheme is dedicated to opening opportunities for disabled and older people on the Northern network. The scheme follows on from some excellent projects […]
Community Rail News – 16 November 2022
Hello everyone. As always, we hope this newsletter finds you all well. Firstly, an important announcement: Richard Burningham has taken the tough decision to stand down as Chair of our board in order to focus on his work at Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership, although he remains on our board. We all offer our great thanks to Richard for all […]
White Cliffs CRP host programme of guided walks from stations
The White Cliffs Community Rail Partnership (CRP) has been working alongside White Cliffs Countryside Partnership to develop a programme of five guided walks from stations in Folkestone and Dover for local residents and visitors to enjoy. The partnerships aim to promote circular walks that not only showcase the area’s local history and beautiful surroundings, but […]
Blackmore Vale station volunteers celebrated at regional awards ceremony
Station volunteer groups across the Blackmore Vale region have scooped top awards at the Blooming Stations Awards. The awards, organised by Blackmore Vale Line Community Rail Partnership, were held in October at Castle Gardens in Sherborne and welcomed over 100 station volunteers from across the Southern Western Railway and Great Western Railway network. Based on […]
Free book scheme launched for passengers on the Cambrian Line
Passengers traveling on the Cambrian Line will be invited to escape into a good book this autumn as the Books Council of Wales and Cambrian Railway Partnership join forces to offer free books to help the miles speed by for travellers. This pilot programme with the Cambrian Railway Partnership, which will run throughout autumn and […]
43 trees planted by Essex & South Suffolk CRP after Climate Awareness Train pledge
Essex and South Suffolk Community Rail Partnership has planted a forest of 43 young trees after pledging to plant one tree for every passenger aboard their recent Climate Awareness Train. The Climate Awareness Train, held earlier this year, departed from Wickford Station and travelled to North Fambridge for an hour-long guided walk through the Blue […]
Community groups across rail network commemorate Remembrance Day
Community rail partnerships and station adoption groups across the rail network have paid their tributes to the armed forces in commemoration of Remembrance Day. Community groups have been busy decorating stations across the Northern network, including Friends of Westhoughton Station, Friends of Hindley Station and Nafferton in Bloom, who adorned their stations with hand-crafted displays […]
