Community Rail Network

Sustainable Transport Alliance - Community Rail Network Find out how we work with other third sector partners to advance and champion sustainable, inclusive travel.

Did you know?

We are a partner of the Sustainable Transport Alliance, working to advance and champion sustainable, inclusive travel.

Learn more this #WorldNGODay 👇

Fringe activities - Community Rail Network Explore supporting events and creative experiences on offer from our headline partner, East Midlands Railway, and the local community rail groups.

There are just 3 weeks to go until our Awards 🎉

If you’re attending, why not consider booking a few days in the region?

Our headline partner East Midlands Railway and local CRPs are providing a programme of supporting activities surrounding the main event 🚉

Bright orange graphic. Text in white reads: "Grand Central Community Fund. Applications are open until 1st March 2026." Illustrations show four people, including a young girl and a man in a wheelchair, against the backdrop of a heart.

Funding alert 📣

Is your #CommunityRail group located within 5 miles of a Grand Central station, with an idea for a project around sustainability, wellbeing or inclusion?

If so, you're eligible to apply for their community fund 💰

Find out more 👉 www.grandcentralrail.com/community/co...

Meteorological Spring is just 6 days away and the flowers at #Ipswich station know it! Aren't they lovely? They were planted and are cared for by rail officer Thalia. You can see them at the memorial garden on the island platform near the tunnel end of the station.
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A red and blue visual with white text and an image of Lord Hendy (Rail Minister) to promote the Urban Transport Next podcast conversation.

How will rail reform and GBR shape the future of Britain’s transport?

Rail Minister Lord Hendy shared his perspectives with us for our latest Urban Transport Next podcast.

🎧 Listen now

urbantransportgroup.org/podcast/urba...

Thanks to AtkinsRéalis for supporting our podcast.

Photo courtesy of Penistone Line Partnership showing a bustling Northern train carriage, with lots of people looking at maps and leaflets, drinking coffee and planning out their day trip. Taken during a Community Rail Week activity in 2024.

Accessible tourism matters.

By engaging & empowering communities, #CommunityRail helps to break down barriers & support more people to choose green, inclusive transport to access incredible landmarks, scenery & visitor attractions.

Discover more 👉 #AccessibleAdventures scenicrailbritain.com/about/

Who we are - Community Rail Network As the national membership body for the community rail movement, we advocate for community rail, share its insights, and support our members through membership services and events.

Here at Community Rail Network, we support community-based groups and partnerships to connect people with their railway, delivering social, environmental and economic benefits for communities 🙌

Want to find out more?

Visit our website ⬇️ #CommunityRail

Wales & Borders - Scenic Rail Britain Have an epic adventure as you experience travelling by train through the wonderful landscapes of Wales and Borders.

It's the start of #WalesWeek, a celebration of all things Wales.

There's no better way than train to explore this beautiful country, home to some of the most scenic routes in the world 🛤️

Ditch the car and check out Scenic Rail Britain's suggestions.

Competition launched to find promotional name for the Ipswich to Cambridge Line - Community Rail Network The Ipswich to Cambridge Community Rail Partnership (CRP) and Greater Anglia are launching a competition to find a promotional name for the Ipswich to

The Ipswich to Cambridge CRP is one of our newest #CommunityRail members 🎉

The CRP currently have an important task at hand - choosing an official name!

Do you have a great idea you'd like to put forward?

Find out how you can help 🗳️

Prime Minister announces seven new stations and major rail funding commitment A generational UK Government commitment to modernise Welsh rail is set to support 12,000 jobs across Wales.

Rail news 📢

It's great to see this government commitment to boosting railways across Wales.

Investment in new stations and better services means job creation, connected communities, and more people feeling empowered to use rail to access the opportunities they want. www.gov.uk/government/n...

Train travelling in front of impressive Ely Cathedral along the Hereward Line - Photo: Geraint Hughes

Exploring by train should be easy for everyone. #CommunityRail partnerships & station volunteers across Britain are helping make days out more accessible and welcoming for all, opening up amazing places to more people. Find out more: scenicrailbritain.com/campaigns/ac... #AccessibleAdventures

Home - Muslims In Rail Muslims in Rail (MIR) is a national network of rail industry professionals. Motivated by our faith, we connect, grow and inspire people working or seeking a career in the rail industry. MIR serves as…

We're wishing all those who celebrate a happy start to #Ramadan. May this month bring you peace, blessings and reflection ✨

Why not use the opportunity to learn something new today and discover more about the national Muslims in Rail network? #RamadanMubarak

Photo courtesy of the Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership showing a train travelling along the scenic Looe Valley Line on a stunning summer day.

#GlobalTourismResilienceDay is an important reminder to make minimal environmental impact when exploring new places.

Choose the train for your next adventure to take nothing but memories and leave only footprints behind 🛤️💚 #DaysOutByRail scenicrailbritain.com

📸 Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership

Latest stations added to site Abergavenny (submitted by Jack Kirby) Birmingham New Street (updated) (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Bridgwater (submitted by Paul Webster) Coventry (updated) (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Highbridge & Burnham (submitted by Paul Webster) Lea Hall (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Newton-le-Willows (submitted by Railway Heritage Trust) Otford Oxford Oxford Parkway Paisley Gilmour Street Perry Barr Plymouth Port Talbot Parkway Queens Park (Glasgow) Shirley…

18 new stations added to the Mainline Station Heritage Artefacts Collection and 2 updated thanks to 4 contributors. Artefacts include a (new to me) platform weighbridge at Weston-super-Mare (© @watfordgap.bsky.social). Inspired to submit a station artefact(s) yourself? Info on how to is in the link.

#AbbeyLineTales 🚂 In the 80s, St Albans Abbey Station was a graffiti‑covered mess - so three locals launched a secret clean‑up mission in the rain, creating accidental abstract art!
Read more 👉 abbeylinecommunityrail.org.uk/railway-200/

Got an Abbey Line tale?
Contact us—we’d love to hear it!

Bus stops really matter, as these Bus Stop Stories show Community matters. Our local communities, our high streets, our shops, services, and the people we share them with – these are the things that bind us together locally. And when there are transport hu...

"Over 1,000 miles, I travelled through 792 bus stops, from as far west as Penzance to as far east as Clacton-on-Sea..."

Read about Michael's week-long bus journey and the #BusStopStories he heard along the way:

bettertransport.org.uk/blog/bus-sto...

The Bentham Line - Scenic Rail Britain Explore the beautiful Bentham Line, nestled in scenic Yorkshire & Lancashire countryside.

Leeds-Morecambe CRP established The Bentham Line as the first dementia-friendly railway in Britain, delivering training, guided tours and support so those living with dementia and their families can enjoy inclusive #DaysOutByRail 💙 #AccessibleAdventures scenicrailbritain.com/lines/bentha...

Photo showing artist Anne Schwegmann-Fielding posing next to the vibrant mosaic in place on a wall at Westerfield Station. The piece includes butterflies, flowers, bumblebees and other insects.

Photo showing artist Anne Schwegmann-Fielding and representatives from the Westerfield Station Adopters and East Suffolk Lines CRP posing next to the vibrant mosaic in place on a wall at Westerfield Station.

Photo showing Westerfield Station volunteers Sandy and Yvonne visiting the workshop to see the roundel as it was being made.

Check out the fantastic new roundel at Westerfield Station 🎨

Entitled ‘Pollinators’ and created from recycled crockery and tiles, the mosaic is inspired by the diverse range of wildlife that can be found in the station garden 🐝🐞 #CommunityRail

Accessible adventures by rail - Scenic Rail Britain Discover accessible adventure across Britain by rail, with inclusive routes, community‑led projects, and supportive initiatives for easier, more enjoyable travel for all.

One thing's for sure - we absolutely LOVE #CommunityRail!💘

Scenic Rail Britain is currently highlighting the amazing ways our movement supports more inclusive travel - from dementia-friendly trains to walking & wheeling guides.

Discover #AccessibleAdventures ⬇️

Welcome to Inspiration Discover the past, present and future of railways on our incredible exhibition train, Inspiration, touring Britain from 27 June 2025

In case you missed it 👀

Six new tour dates and destinations have been announced for 'Inspiration', the #Railway200 exhibition train - including Lewes, Bristol and Newquay 🚂

Book your tickets to access the amazing stories and interactive fun on board 🎟️

Travelling with Confidence project update - February 2026 - Community Rail Network Our Travelling with Confidence project, grant-funded by the Motability Foundation, has achieved brilliant success in its first year,

Our Travelling with Confidence project, grant-funded by the Motability Foundation, has achieved significant success in its first year, empowering 700+ disabled people to develop confidence, skills & resilience for planning & making trips by rail.

Read more here🫶

Apprenticeships - Network Rail Apprenticeships at Network rail are designed to provide you with practical on the job training mixed with classroom-based learning

With opportunities ranging from engineering to customer service, there are so many training and career options available across rail.

This #NationalApprenticeshipWeek, why not consider an exciting future in rail?

See what Network Rail has to offer 🚆

Sponsor the Awards - Community Rail Network Find out how your organisation can become a sponsor of our prestigious Awards.

We're already looking ahead and seeking support for our 2027 #CommunityRailAwards! 🏆

Our headline partners and other sponsors are crucial to delivering a wonderful celebration of the activities and people that make up #CommunityRail.

Learn more:

Map of members - Community Rail Network Find your nearest community rail partnership or station group on our interactive map.

There are over 1,300 adoption groups across Britain helping to make stations welcoming, vibrant and safe 🗺️

This #StudentVolunteeringWeek, why not consider becoming involved with #CommunityRail?

Find your nearest group and see what opportunities await ⬇️

Cycling and children's mental health We explore the positive impact of cycling for mental health, in honour of Children’s Mental Health Week.

This #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek, we’re sharing how cycling supports children’s wellbeing.

Research shows young people who cycle weekly report higher confidence, connection & mental wellbeing. We're helps children build skills for life — on & off the road.

It’s #NationalApprenticeshipWeek and we’re proud to celebrate the apprentices who help keep Britain moving every day.

Apprenticeships offer a vital route into work, allowing people to earn while they learn and build long-term careers in transport.

www.cpt-uk.org/news/bus-and...

Next station Walk – Fri 6/3 - 10.50am - Lowestoft to Oulton Broad South with option to Carlton Marshes visitor centre café. 4.5 to 6 miles – 2 to 3.5 hours. UK’s most easterly point, Sparrows Nest, Naval War Memorial, Jubilee Bridge, Great Eastern Linear Park, Lake Lothing.
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Clitheroe Line - Scenic Rail Britain The Clitheroe Line leaves the vibrant northern city of Manchester, passes through some of the most scenic parts of Lancashire before arriving at the delightful market town of Clitheroe.

From the bustling heart of Manchester, the Clitheroe Line winds through the Irwell Valley, climbs the West Pennine Moors and glides into the picturesque Ribble Valley 🌄

Could this be one of your next #DaysOutByRail?

Get inspired on our website 👉

Graphic showing the green and blue Community Rail Network logo with a blue 'We're hiring' sign dangling off the bottom.

LAST CHANCE TO APPLY 📢

Could you be our new training & development officer?

We're looking for someone to help us strengthen the #CommunityRail movement and enhance the value it delivers to communities.

Apply by 23:59 tomorrow (Sunday 8 February) ➡️ communityrail.org.uk/about-us/job...

Photo showing a group of women wearing hijab during an Eid event led by Community Rail Lancashire. Karen, the CRP officer at the front, is holding a banner that reads "We're connecting communities by rail this Community Rail Week."

#RaceEqualityWeek is an annual global movement to renew hope, inspire progress and keep the momentum going in addressing race inequality.

#CommunityRail is all about ensuring everyone across different communities feels empowered to travel sustainably, safely and confidently 🙌