From Community Rail
- by Alice MannionThe Mayor of Greater Manchester met community rail leaders and volunteers today (Thursday) as the government unveiled its new Better Connected transport strategy, shining a spotlight on the growing role of grassroots groups in shaping the future of transport. Andy Burnham visited Altrincham Interchange for a Community Rail Network event bringing together the Mid Cheshire […]
- by Erin KellyAn inspiring range of rail projects bringing communities together across Britain have been honoured at the 21st Community Rail Awards. The event, organised by Community Rail Network with headline partner East Midlands Railway, took place in Derby on Thursday 19 March. A record 610 guests attended, including rail leaders, community groups and volunteers from across […]
- by Erin KellyHello everyone, In recent months, we’ve been working closely with members and rail sector partners on something that sits at the heart of community rail: social value. Put simply, social value is the difference something makes in people’s lives and communities – in the case of rail, it includes opening up opportunity and helping to […]
- by Erin KellySevernside Community Rail Partnership (CRP) has celebrated the installation of a new bee-friendly planter at Redland Station. The planter has been built by the Bee Friendly Trust and will encourage more honeybees and pollinators to thrive. With an internal 70l reservoir for water, the newly bedded plants should cope well throughout the year, with a […]
- by Erin KellyA second series of podcasts and short films celebrating communities along the Arun Valley Line has been launched thanks to a unique partnership between community rail, local authorities and tourism organisations. Launched in 2025, Series 1 explored the northern half of the Arun Valley Line through a podcast and 45‑minute film, spotlighting local voices, wellbeing […]
From: https://communityrail.org.uk