Community Rail Network

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Championing the community rail movement 🙌 Connecting people and their railways 🫂 Creating inclusive, empowered, sustainable, healthy communities 🌍💚 linktr.ee/communityrailnetwork

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Community Rail Network@communityrail· 20h

A message from our chief executive, Bill Freeman, following yesterday's train derailment in Lewes.

Community Rail Network@communityrail· 2d

JOB ALERT 📢 We're seeking a Director of Member Experience to support our members to develop and thrive, increase their impact and contribute to a stronger #CommunityRail movement. See the full job description and CharityJob application details here ➡️ communityrail.org.uk/about-us/job...

Community Rail Network@communityrail· 8d

#DaysOutByRail is back this August! 🎉 Are you ready to re-discover the joy of train travel this summer?🚉 Go on a journey with @scenicrailbritain.bsky.social this month to uncover amazing adventures by train - all brought to you by #CommunityRail. Learn more➡️ scenicrailbritain.com/campaigns/da...

Campaign graphic. On the right is a photo of a Northern train travelling along a stretch of track on a sunny day. The text reads: "Days Out by Rail. Great days start by train. Discover hidden gems, make new memories and travel greener this summer. Community Rail Network. Scenic Rail Britain. www.scenicrailbritain.com."

Community Rail Network@communityrail· 15d

It’s #LoveParksWeek 🏞️ Did you know that we've produced guidance on how #CommunityRail can work with national parks, national landscapes and other outdoor spaces to connect people with beautiful spaces via train travel? Check it out 👇 communityrail.org.uk/wp-content/u...

Image showing the front cover of the guidance document. The photo, courtesy of Esk Valley Railway Development Company, shows a Northern train at the platform of Danby Station, surrounded by luscious green trees and fields. The white text in a pink box below reads: "National landscapes and community rail: working with National Parks, AONBs and other outdoor spaces." Below are the Community Rail Network and (funded by) Northern logos.

Community Rail Network@communityrail· 17d

All aboard for summer 📢 We're so pleased to see publicly owned train operators across Britain offering significant discounts on train tickets this summer, helping more families to discover new places by rail for less 🚉 Learn more ➡️ communityrail.org.uk/all-aboard-f...

Community Rail Network@communityrail· 21d

Today’s date is 24/7 and we're shining a light on the incredible work Samaritans does across Britain's rail network. Day and night, Samaritans is there for anyone who needs someone to listen. No judgement, no pressure💚 #TalkToUs #SamaritansAwarenessDay www.samaritans.org/

Photo courtesy of East Suffolk Lines CRP showing four Samaritans volunteers with collection buckets at Ipswich Station.

Photo courtesy of Wherry Lines CRP showing a Samaritans volunteer with two British Transport Police officers outside Lowestoft Central Station, where a Brew Monday event is being held inside the public exhibition space.

Photo courtesy of Yorkshire Coast CRP showing a group of volunteers who are delivering a Brew Monday event at Bridlington Station, talking to passengers and offering out refreshments.

Community Rail Network@communityrail· 23d

Breaking news! 🎉 We're delighted to announce Northern and TransPennine Express as joint headline partners of our #CommunityRail Awards, which will take place on Thursday 4 March 2027 at the Royal Armouries in Leeds 🏆 Keep your eyes peeled for further Awards updates from us over the coming weeks 👀

Community Rail Network@communityrail· Jul 10

Things we love to see 🙌 The Department for Transport has announced free bus travel for kids aged 5-15 in England this August. That means more young people introduced to sustainable travel, and more families able to enjoy amazing days out for less 🏖️ Learn more ⏩ www.gov.uk/government/n...

Community Rail Network@communityrail· Jul 9

How will you be getting involved? 💬 Our #DaysOutByRail campaign returns this August with Scenic Rail Britain 🚆 We're calling on #CommunityRail groups to share your local knowledge and hidden tourism gems that are easily accessible by rail 🚉 Find out more ⬇️ communityrail.org.uk/days-out-by-...

Community Rail Network@communityrail· Jul 6

#CommunityRail & #ModalShift go hand-in-hand🤝 Empowering communities to travel through more sustainable means brings a range of benefits for people, places & the environment - & is a major pillar of our movement. Discover more in our report this #NetZeroWeek 🚲🚄 communityrail.org.uk/wp-content/u...

Photo courtesy of Community Rail Lancashire showing a Northern train on the platform at Clitheroe Station. A couple with a young boy walk down the platform, and a man with a bicycle alights the train.

Community Rail Network@communityrail· Jul 1

Pinch, punch, it's the first of the month! 📅 Can you believe we're already halfway through the year? ⏳ Rest assured, the #CommunityRail movement is busier than ever, working to connect people with railways and stations and create inclusive, empowered and healthy communities 💚

Photo courtesy of the community rail team at South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, showing a group of people about to embark on a wellbeing rail trail walk from Bamford Station.

Community Rail Network@communityrail· Jun 24

Due to extreme temperatures this week, rail passengers are being urged to only travel if absolutely necessary. Please do take some extra time and care to keep cool. Stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and keep an eye out for others, so everyone gets where they need to be safely ☀️

Photo courtesy of High Peak & Hope Valley CRP and Dark Peak Photography showing a busy platform of people getting on and off a Northern train on a hot summer's day.

Community Rail Network@communityrail· Jun 19

What better time to champion the work of #CommunityRail - it's #BetterTransportWeek AND #RailSafetyWeek 👏 Every day across Britain, our movement helps people gain travel confidence, promotes sustainable transport, and creates stronger connections between communities and their railways.

Photo courtesy of Barton Cleethorpes CRP showing two primary school girls wearing yellow hi-vis jackets on the Goxhill Station platform, watering a vibrant planter of flowers.

Photo courtesy of Esk Valley Railway Development Company showing an older man and woman sat on board a Northern 'Forget-Me-Not Dementia Train', smiling at the camera.

Photo courtesy of Wherry Lines CRP showing representatives from the CRP, East Suffolk Lines CRP, Greater Anglia and First Bus posing with a stationary bus, giving thumbs up signs, outside Lowestoft Station.

Photo courtesy of South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority showing two male SEND students on board a TransPennine Express train, taking part in art and writing activities.

Community Rail Network@communityrail· Jun 19

For #BetterTransportWeek, we've teamed up with Campaign for Better Transport and Scenic Rail Britain for a photography competition! 📸 Share your favourite scenic rail view to be in with a chance of winning a £100 rail travel voucher🛤️ Full entry details here ⬇️ bettertransport.org.uk/better-trans...

Community Rail Network@communityrail· Jun 18

We're proud to support #RailSafetyWeek 🤝 #CommunityRail is all about breaking down barriers and empowering more people to travel by public transport, so they can access the people, places and opportunities they want in a safe and confident way 🚉

Graphic on a purple and orange background. Text reads: "We're supporting Rail Safety Week, building safety together. 15-21 June 2026. Headline sponsor Carlisle Support Services. Organised by Rail Forum. www.railsafetyweek.org."

Community Rail Network@communityrail· Jun 17

Every year we are proud to support #BetterTransportWeek 💚 From establishing bus and cycle links with rail, to supporting more people to feel confident and safe travelling by train, there are so many ways #CommunityRail champions greener, fairer transport for all 🙌

Graphic showing three people waiting at a bus stop - a younger woman is looking at her phone, and two older people with walking sticks are chatting. Text reads: "We're celebrating better connected people and places. Better Transport Week. Monday 15 to Sunday 21 June 2026."

Community Rail Network@communityrail· Jun 11

Government announcement 📢 The Department for Transport has released a schedule of policy documents and consultations, including a new Long-Term Rail Strategy, that will help shape the future railway as #GreatBritishRailways is established. Learn more 👉 communityrail.org.uk/government-s...

Community Rail Network@communityrail· Jun 10

Wow, how incredible was #CommunityRailWeek? 😍 A HUGE thank you to all members, partners and friends who led activities celebrating #JourneysForAll, and to our sponsor Rail Delivery Group. Delve into our collection of campaign highlights here ➡️💌 communityrail.org.uk/events-and-c...

Collage of four photos. Clockwise from top left: a large group of people standing on a bridge on the Oxford Canal; a group of volunteers wearing orange hi-vis jackets outside Matlock Bath Station; a group of representatives from Yorkshire Coast CRP, Bishop Line CRP, Esk Valley Railway Development Company and LNER at a community rail showcase event at York Station; and a group of people from community rail partnerships across the East Midlands Railway region at a community rail showcase event at Sheffield Station.

Community Rail Network@communityrail· Jun 7

And... that's a wrap 🎉 Thank you for joining us during our biggest ever #CommunityRailWeek, sponsored by Rail Delivery Group 🫶 We hope you've been inspired to see all that #CommunityRail does to create connections, amplify community voices and create accessible, inclusive #JourneysForAll 💙

Graphic. A blue shape in the middle is surrounded by a bright green line. The text reads: "Community Rail Week. Journeys for All. Sponsored by Rail Delivery Group." 4 photos surround the shape, including (clockwise from top left): two excited children looking at their tickets on a train trip; 3 volunteers holding up leaflets at a stall; a volunteer tending to a station garden; and a man alighting a train with a bicycle.

Community Rail Network@communityrail· Jun 7

Although #CommunityRailWeek is coming to an end, our members work hard all year to connect communities by rail and support green, inclusive and healthy travel👥 Get all the latest news from #CommunityRail by signing up to our bulletin #JourneysForAll communityrail.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

Community Rail Network@communityrail· Jun 7

We're heading into the last few hours of #CommunityRailWeek 2026 - and what a week it has been! Throughout today, we’d love to hear about your favourite part of the week 💭 How have you been shining a spotlight on #CommunityRail and #JourneysForAll? 🎉🌍

Community Rail Network@communityrail· Jun 6

We’re proud to lead the grassroots #CommunityRail movement, which plays a vital role in putting railways & stations at the heart of inclusive, empowered, sustainable & healthy communities – producing an incredible social return on investment of £17.89 per £1 spent. #CommunityRailWeek #JourneysForAll

Community Rail Network@communityrail· Jun 6

Engaging communities with rail is a critical, effective way to achieve better connectivity, climate-safe mobility, and equal access to opportunity. This #CommunityRailWeek, we're showcasing the positive difference #CommunityRail makes for people and places across Britain 💙 #JourneysForAll

Photo at the bottom (courtesy of Tyne Valley Community Rail Partnership, Community Rail Cumbria and Queer Cumbria) shows two people at Haltwhistle Station amongst the many vibrant poster boards celebrating LGBTQ+ stories and art. The white and bright green text above, on a deep blue background, reads: “Community rail celebrates local stories, heritage and voices. Journeys for All. Community Rail Week. Sponsored by Rail Delivery Group.”

Community Rail Network@communityrail· Jun 5

This is #CommunityRail in action - making stations welcoming, vibrant and safe places, breaking down barriers to travel and ensuring the railway is accessible to everyone ❤️ #CommunityRailWeek #JourneysForAll

Photo showing lead volunteer Sheila standing next to an impressive planter in the shape of a train.

Community Rail Network@communityrail· Jun 5

We also saw major accessibility improvements underway at the station through Network Rail's multi-million-pound Access for All scheme, which will provide lifts and step-free access for passengers. #CommunityRailWeek #JourneysForAll

Photo showing Community Rail Network chief executive Jools Townsend giving a welcoming speech at the event. Lead volunteer at Hindley Sheila is stood beside her, and a Northern train can be seen in the background.

Community Rail Network@communityrail· Jun 5

During the visit, guests learned about the Friends of Hindley Station and their partnership with Thrive CIC, which supports people with additional needs, and heard how volunteers are helping people access the opportunities rail travel provides while building confidence and community connections.

Photo showing the group of guests being shown round the stunning station gardens - they are all smiling and laughing.

Community Rail Network@communityrail· Jun 5

What a delight it was to bring the #CommunityRailWeek celebrations to Hindley Station this week 🎉 Working with South East Lancashire CRP, Northern, Transport for Greater Manchester & local organisations, this volunteer-led group is helping make rail travel more welcoming, accessible and inclusive 🧵

Photo showing the group of guests at Hindley Station, stood in a line on the platform holding a 'We're proud to support Community Rail Week' pledge card.

Community Rail Network@communityrail· Jun 5

Every day across #CommunityRail, we see the difference it makes when transport is truly accessible and inclusive. That's why this #CommunityRailWeek, we're leading our grassroots movement across Britain in celebrating the theme of #JourneysForAll. Get inspired👉 communityrail.org.uk/events-and-c...

Photo at the top (courtesy of East Suffolk Lines Community Rail Partnership) shows a group of people on a ramble on a sunny day. They are wearing hats, backpacks and walking shoes and walking through a field; a train whizzes past on the track above. The white and bright green text below, on a deep blue background, reads: “Community Rail Week. Sponsored by Rail Delivery Group. Community rail empowers people to travel more sustainably. Journeys for All."

Community Rail Network@communityrail· Jun 4

Not sure how to get involved with #CommunityRailWeek? 🤔 Simply sharing our messages with your friends and followers helps spread the word about the profound social, environmental and economic benefits #CommunityRail provides for our climate and our communities 🌍 #JourneysForAll

Graphic. A blue shape on the right is surrounded by a bright green line. The text reads: "Community Rail Week. Journeys for All. Sponsored by Rail Delivery Group." 3 photos can be seen to the left of the shape, including (clockwise from top): a group of people holding a 'We're proud to support Community Rail Week' pledge card at Sheffield Station; 3 young women holding the same pledge card on the platform at Bishopstone Station; and 2 men holding the same pledge card at London Liverpool Street Station. All photos are from the 2026 Community Rail Week.

Community Rail Network@communityrail· Jun 4

Did you know? ⁉️ As well as #CommunityRailWeek, it's also #VolunteersWeek! 🎉 50% of Britain’s railway stations are ‘adopted’ by local volunteer groups, helping to bring people together, make stations welcoming and safe and add value to communities 🤝 #JourneysForAll #CommunityRail