Platform encourages ongoing Railway 200 learning with suite of classroom resources
Platform Rail has launched a new suite of educational resources to help schools continue to mark Railway 200, whilst placing local exploration and community connection at the heart of their learning. Developed to support teachers across the country, the Key Stage 2 resources empower pupils to discover how the railway has shaped the places they […]
Travelling with Confidence project update – February 2026
Our Travelling with Confidence project, grant-funded by the Motability Foundation, has achieved brilliant success in its first year, empowering hundreds of disabled people to develop their confidence, skills and resilience when planning and making trips by rail and connected modes Since the programme launched in January 2025, the four core delivery partners – Community Rail Lancashire, GOCRP (Gloucestershire CRP and Oxfordshire CRP), Severnside […]
Travelling with Confidence project update – September 2025
Our Travelling with Confidence project, grant-funded by the Motability Foundation and aimed at empowering hundreds of disabled people to travel more confidently by rail, is now well underway. Since the initiative launched in January, we have developed relationships with 29 community groups and disabled people’s organisations across the UK, 55% of whom are already telling […]
Wellbeing walks map encourages green travel and connection in Tewkesbury
A new illustrated walking map has been launched to highlight four wellbeing routes in and around Tewkesbury, all starting from the town centre and reachable via Ashchurch-for-Tewkesbury Station. The Tewkesbury Wellbeing Walks map is the latest in Gloucestershire Community Rail Partnership’s series of community co-created leisure trails. The new map invites visitors and residents to explore […]
Gloucestershire CRP seeks passengers to share insights on travel and accessibility
Are you using or have considering using Passenger Assist on CrossCountry trains? Gloucestershire Community Rail Partnership (CRP) is carrying out independent research for CrossCountry to audit the Passenger Assist service using a mystery shopper approach, and is seeking train travellers to share their insights and perspectives on travel and accessibility. Passenger Assistance is available to anyone who requires […]
Swindon schoolchildren get to know key railway figure on exciting ‘try the train’ trip
More than 70 children from a Swindon primary school have been learning about Isambard Kingdom Brunel and the contribution he made to the building of the railways, thanks to a special trip organised by the Platform Rail Education scheme. For the trip in January of this year, pupils from Beechcroft Infants School travelled by Great […]
Major new initiative to empower disabled people to use the railway with confidence
The community rail movement will be ramping up its work empowering disabled people to travel with confidence, thanks to a grant from Motability Foundation. Community Rail Network, a national not-for-profit organisation that supports communities to get involved with local railways and stations – and get maximum benefit from them – will be working with four […]
Gloucestershire CRP: how communities can have a voice in town and transport planning processes
In 2021, Gloucestershire Community Rail Partnership (CRP) produced guidance on how communities can have a voice in town and transport planning. The guidance included advice for community rail partnerships to take a holistic approach, looking beyond ‘rail’ and ‘stations’ at wider connectivity needs alongside ‘community’ issues such as social inclusion and local prosperity. We’re highlighting […]
Discover how community rail can work with Local Visitor Economy Partnerships
Community Rail Network members are invited to join the next Tourism Network session on Tuesday 9 April, 10-11:30am. Guest speaker Nicola Said from Visit England will be introducing attendees to their Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) programme and sharing ways community rail can get involved and work together. The session will also be joined by […]
Gloucestershire CRP exhibition connects county’s history to current day diversity
Gloucestershire Community Rail Partnership (CRP) has launched an exhibition celebrating the county’s rich cultural heritage and links to the railway. Wednesday 1 November saw the unveiling of the artwork at Gloucester Station created by artist Rider Shafique, a multi-disciplined creative from Gloucester. The exhibition centres around identity and features images of individuals from the local […]
Guided walks and active travel map celebrates Gloucestershire’s Black History
Gloucestershire Community Rail Partnership (CRP) has launched a Celebratory Black History Map to promote cultural understanding and active lifestyles in Gloucestershire. The map has been created by the team at Black Ark Media, an organisation dedicated to educating people about Black History, and aims to deepen the understanding of both ‘British’ and ‘Black British’ history. […]
Oxfordshire Community Rail Partnership to launch this summer
Oxfordshire Community Rail Partnership (OxCRP) will be launching this summer across the county. The partnership covers 22 train stations and will support local communities and visitors alike to benefit from sustainable transport with support from train operators GWR and Chiltern Railways.