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  • by Erin Kelly
    The Community Rail Education Network met on Wednesday 28 May and heard from Shahiesta Raja from Community Rail Lancashire, who discussed how community rail partnerships and station groups can engage with and empower diverse groups within their different localities. The recording and resources from the meeting can be found here: Working with Diverse Groups – […]
  • by Erin Kelly
    Over 130 community-led events are set to take place across Britain during Community Rail Week, celebrating the crucial role community rail plays in bringing people together, supporting local economic wellbeing and promoting sustainable travel, all under the theme of Railway 200. Community Rail Week (19-25 May), coordinated by Community Rail Network and sponsored by Rail […]
  • by Erin Kelly
    Hello everyone. We hope you are all well and enjoying the beautiful weather. This edition’s intro is full of important dates for your diary – it’s going to be a busy couple of months! Community Rail Week: 19-25 May We are only days away from the launch of Community Rail Week! Thanks to everyone who […]
  • by Erin Kelly
    Tyne Valley Community Rail Partnership (CRP) has hosted a special event to celebrate the huge transformation at Haltwhistle Station. The formerly redundant station buildings and waiting room have seen a huge makeover in recent years, improving the station facilities for passengers and establishing Haltwhistle as a thriving community hub. The project was completed in autumn […]
  • by Erin Kelly
    Two historic signal boxes along the Settle Carlisle Line are being opened to visitors as part of the national Railway 200 celebrations, and to celebrate 150 years of freight travel along the line. Settle Carlisle Railway Development Company is working with volunteers from the Friends of the Settle Carlisle Line and Armathwaite Signal Boxes to […]

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