From Community Rail
- by Erin KellyMore than 50,000 people have been engaged and inspired via over 300 community-led events and activities coordinated by Britain’s community rail movement during 2025, marking an extraordinary year for Britain’s railways. This year saw the 200th anniversary of Britain’s railways, and community rail made sure the Railway 200 celebrations were a grassroots triumph. From try […]
- by Erin KellyHello everyone. It’s hard to believe this is our final formal newsletter of the year, although look out for a special extra Railway 200 edition next week. We’ll also be doing a Railway 200 takeover on social media 15-22 December, reflecting on the extraordinary contribution community rail has made to the 200th anniversary of Britain’s […]
- by Erin KellyYorkshire Coast Community Rail Partnership (CRP) hosted their annual Santa Special train trip on Saturday 6 December. For the first time this year, the partnership ran two special festive trains – the 10:14 Brough to Hull and the 11:21 Hull to Scarborough. This was thanks to support from Hessle and Ferriby town councils, who were […]
- by Erin KellyAs one of a series of ‘Mayor Meets’ events throughout the north east of England, Tyne Valley Community Rail Partnership (CRP) recently officiated a meeting organised by Prudhoe Labour Party and the North East Combined Authority, giving local people the opportunity to raise issues about public transport with the North East Mayor, Kim McGuiness. Tyne […]
- by Erin KellyA quiet corner of Trowbridge Station has been transformed into a vibrant celebration of pollinators, thanks to a collaboration between TransWilts Community Rail Partnership (CRP), the Bee Friendly Trust and Great Western Railway. Great Western Railway has been working to create bee-friendly spaces across the rail network with the Bee Friendly Trust, and TransWilts CRP, […]
From: https://communityrail.org.uk