Waterloo Station catwalk celebrates 200 years of fashion and railway heritage
The concourse at Waterloo Station was transformed into a living catwalk for a special event in celebration of Railway 200 and south west London’s fashion heritage. Kingston-based non-profit The Community Brain hosted the event with help from Railway 200, bringing its ‘60 Years of Fashion in Kingston’ project to the capital for the first time. […]
Southeast CRP unveils full suite of 200 ‘blue plaques’ for Railway 200
A total of 200 ‘blue plaques’ have been displayed for the first time to mark two centuries of railway history in the south east of England. The ‘blue plaques’, pioneered by Southeast Communities Rail Partnership (SCRP), highlight people, places and even animals who have a connection to the development of the railways. 100 plaques show […]
165th birthday celebrations abound at Axminster and Honiton stations
Birthday celebrations were in full swing at both Honiton and Axminster stations last month as part of celebrations to mark the 165th anniversary of the Yeovil to Exeter railway and both stations, which all opened on 19 July 1860. On Saturday 19 July, the festivities kicked off at 12:30pm at Honiton Station, where Richard Foord […]
Cranbrook Station celebrates creativity and community at public art unveiling
A vibrant display of colour, creativity and community spirit recently took centre stage at Cranbrook Station, as students, artists, and Town Council and rail representatives came together to unveil a new public art installation. Created during workshops led by artist Alistair Lambert, the artworks reflect the imagination and identity of Cranbrook’s young residents, offering travellers […]
Popular RSPB Arne summer shuttle bus returns to Purbeck for Railway 200 year
A shuttle bus service is returning for its fourth consecutive year to transport nature lovers to and from the popular RSPB Arne Nature Reserve in Dorset. From 28 May to the end of August 2025, the Purbeck Shuttle 200 (formerly the ‘2RN’, renamed this year to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the modern railway), will take passengers […]
‘Telling our Stories, Finding our Roots’ exhibition opens at Honiton Station
Monday 16 June saw the unveiling of a new display in the waiting room at Honiton Station, highlighting the town’s rich, multicultural history. The exhibition is part of ‘Telling our Stories, Finding our Roots’, a community heritage and oral history project coordinated by Devon Development Education and supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund. Funded by […]
Community rail commemorates VE Day’s 80th anniversary at Haslemere Station
Members of the local community joined together with representatives from railway, heritage and civic organisations on Thursday 8 May for a special 80th anniversary VE Day event at Haslemere Station. The event, led by Rev. Chris Bessant, rector of Haslemere, and Rev. Chris Henley, railway chaplain, included the unveiling of a new memorial to the […]
‘All Aboard’ artwork celebrates diverse communities in Aldershot
Passengers at Aldershot Station can now enjoy a vibrant new art installation in the station underpass. The ‘All Aboard’ artwork is the result of a collaborative project between Wey Valley Community Rail Partnership (CRP), University for the Creative Arts in Farnham, Rushmoor Borough Council, Network Rail, South Western Railway and local signage company Reade Signs. […]
LGBTQ+ charity adopts South Western Railway’s Vauxhall Station
South Western Railway (SWR) has celebrated the ‘adoption’ of Vauxhall Station by its Pride Network of LGBTQ+ colleagues and allies and the national health and wellbeing charity LGBT HERO. Vauxhall is one of London’s busiest stations, with over 13 million entries and exits annually, and is the first major station in the UK adopted by an […]
Volunteers from Crewkerne and Okehampton stations share best practice
The Friends of Crewkerne Station recently made a fact-finding visit to Okehampton Station to share expertise and best practice with fellow community rail volunteers. The Crewkerne group took their trip in early September and were warmly welcomed by the Okehampton volunteers. After lunch in the station café, the guests were taken on a tour of […]