From Community Rail
- by Erin KellyHello everyone. We hope this bulletin finds you well – hopefully you’ve been able to enjoy a few days of sunshine. King’s Speech It was encouraging to see public transport feature so prominently in the King’s Speech, with three bills to progress rail reform and one to improve bus services. This reflects the vital role transport plays […]
- by Erin KellyThe Community Rail Education Network met on Thursday 18 July to discuss early careers in rail. Attendees were joined by speakers from across the industry including Rail Delivery Group, Northern and Network Rail, who spoke with the group about the different T-levels, apprenticeships and work experience opportunities available within the sector. The next Education Network […]
- by Erin KellySeptember welcomes the return of three national ‘Open Days’ festivals featuring thousands of free events and experiences bringing people together to celebrate their heritage, community and history across England, Scotland and Wales. Community rail is encouraged to get involved and bring together the past and present in activities for all the family. Events could include […]
- by Erin KellyFor the first time, Southeastern is inviting applications for grants to help support projects that make a positive difference to communities across southeast London, Kent and East Sussex. The Customer and Community Improvement Fund supports projects that help with local rail improvement, deliver social value within communities, help reduce economic and social inequality, and support […]
- by Erin KellyA popular summer bus service described as a vital link for tourism will run again this year after the Wherry Lines Community Rail Partnership (CRP) stepped in with new funding. With Great Yarmouth Station located some distance from the beach, bus station and town centre, it means that rail passengers arriving at the resort will […]
From: https://communityrail.org.uk