From Community Rail
- by Erin KellyHello everyone. The phrase “a week is a long time in politics” has certainly been true since the last newsletter. Despite the summer recess ending just a fortnight ago, the UK Government has seen a significant reshuffle. The Department for Transport remains largely unchanged but, as always, we will maintain a watching brief and keep you updated. […]
- by Erin KellyScarborough Station has opened its doors to a new heritage exhibition celebrating the golden age of local seaside holidays. The ‘Yorkshire Coast by Rail’ exhibition launched on 5 September in the station’s historic Old Parcels Office, developed in partnership with the Yorkshire Coast Community Rail Partnership (CRP) and Old Parcels Office Artspace. The exhibition – […]
- by Erin KellyCommunity Rail Network members are invited to join the next Tourism Network session on Thursday 2 October, 10-11.30am. The session will include guest speaker Nat Taplin, founder of Good Journey. Nat has worked in sustainable travel and tourism for many years, including with national parks, community rail partnerships and campaign groups. His session will explore the rise […]
- by Erin KellyPeople heading back to work after the summer will now benefit from new bike lockers at Yate Station. Twenty weatherproof lockers have been installed in the station car park, offering secure bike storage for regular train users. Lockers can be hired via South Gloucestershire Council’s website. The project aims to make it easier and safer […]
- by Erin KellyOrganisers of a special celebration steam train departing from Bradford’s City of Culture are expanding its number of first-class seats to meet demand. The Settle Carlisle Railway Development Company is running the charter train, The Border City Express, from Bradford to Carlisle on Saturday 4 October to mark three special events – Bradford’s year as […]
From: https://communityrail.org.uk