From Community Rail
- by Alice MannionOxford has welcomed organisations from across Britain’s rail industry for the national launch of Community Rail Week 2026, says Community Rail Network today (Monday). The week-long campaign, running from 1–7 June and organised by Community Rail Network with sponsorship from Rail Delivery Group, celebrates the people and projects helping make rail travel more inclusive, accessible […]
- by Alice MannionCommunity groups and organisations across Britain are championing ‘journeys for all’ through a week-long campaign showcasing locally led projects to improve rail accessibility and connect communities.The campaign comes at a pivotal time for Britain’s railways and transport networks, with a major programme of reform underway setting up ‘Great British Railways’, bus devolution across many city […]
- by Erin KellyThe Government has set out a proposed policy for the design of the new Great British Railways (GBR) licence. A policy paper published by the Department for Transport (DfT) outlines the developing structure, scope, and illustrative content areas for the licence, and how it fits into the wider GBR accountability framework. The proposition includes conditions […]
- by Erin KellyHello everyone. We’re excited to be heading into Community Rail Week (1–7 June) next week, with this year’s theme ‘Journeys for All’ aiming to show the power of locally-led work to break down barriers and make rail more accessible and inclusive for everyone. If you’re not yet signed up to be involved, there’s still time […]
- by Erin KellyImportant aspects of railway history and heritage have been celebrated at a special event marking the 110th anniversary of Holton Heath Station. Holton Heath Station, located between remote heathland and farmland, opened on 3 April 1916 to serve the adjacent cordite factory, built for the Royal Navy and used extensively during World War One. This […]
From: https://communityrail.org.uk