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Championing the community rail movement 🙌
Connecting people and their railways 🫂
Creating inclusive, empowered, sustainable, healthy communities 🌍💚
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It's #WorldHijabDay, a chance to celebrate and empower the millions of Muslim women who choose to wear hijab 🧕

Every year, #CommunityRail Lancashire delivers events that educate people on the meaning of hijab as well as establish stations as safe, inclusive spaces ❤️
February 1, 2026 at 8:29 AM
We're #hiring! 📢

We are seeking an experienced individual to help us deliver a productive, empowering, needs-orientated programme of training and development activities for #CommunityRail groups.

Find out more and apply 👉
Job vacancies - Community Rail Network
Work with us! Check out our vacancies here.
communityrail.org.uk
January 31, 2026 at 6:51 AM
Earlier this month, we hosted a session where our #CommunityRail members shared insights from their initiatives for #WhiteRibbonDay and addressing gender-based travel barriers.

Watch the recording and access the resources here ⬇️
Gender-based barriers to travel and White Ribbon Day showcase - Community Rail Network
Community Rail Awards 2025 now open for Entries! Click here to read more.
communityrail.org.uk
January 29, 2026 at 12:18 PM
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Exciting news - our next tourism and leisure campaign starts on Monday 9 February! 🪩

For two weeks, we'll be shining a spotlight on how #CommunityRail groups support inclusive, accessible #DaysOutByRail.

Get involved with #AccessibleAdventures here ↪️ communityrail.org.uk/accessible-a...
January 29, 2026 at 7:26 AM
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A mosaic roundel was unveiled today @ Westerfield station. Adopter Sandy Burn came up with the idea. Entitled 'Pollinators,' it features a butterfly/wasp/hoverfly/bumblebee/beetle/moth & is inspired by wildlife seen in the station garden. It's made of old crockery/tiles.
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January 28, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Our members in England can apply to the Small Grants Fund 💷

Unaccredited CRPs and community station members can apply for up to £2,500, and station friends, adopters and small groups up to £1,000.

Visit our website to find all the application details 👇
Funding available through Community Rail Network - Community Rail Network
We administer a number of grant schemes on behalf of national and regional government and some train operators.
communityrail.org.uk
January 28, 2026 at 3:08 PM
The bicentenary year itself might be over, but there is still plenty of exciting #Railway200 activity going on across Britain!

Six new tour dates and destinations have been announced today for the 'Inspiration' exhibition train 🚂

Book your ticket 🎟️ railway200.co.uk/Inspiration/
Welcome to Inspiration
Discover the past, present and future of railways on our incredible exhibition train, Inspiration, touring Britain from 27 June 2025
railway200.co.uk
January 28, 2026 at 11:40 AM
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Find your next journey on our website 🔎

Simply select your desired:
👍 interests
🗺️ region
⏰ trip length

And we'll do the rest - providing you with all the ideas and inspiration you'll need for your next #DaysOutByRail 🚊
Find your next journey - Scenic Rail Britain
Select your interests, region, and desired trip length (this does not include the time it may take you to reach the scenic rail line). Or search using a keyword like "coast". The map will update as…
scenicrailbritain.com
January 27, 2026 at 7:01 AM
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The next FREE station walk is this Sat 31/1 @ 10.35 - Brampton to Halesworth. 5 miles - 2.5 hours. Belle Grove Farm and its dragon, stops @ The Racehorse Community Pub Westhall and Halesworth Airfield (Holton) Museum. No need to book - Dogs welcome! Thanks to @suffolksnaps.bsky.social for the photo!
January 27, 2026 at 11:35 AM
On #HolocaustMemorialDay, people come together to learn more about the past, honour survivors and take action to create a safer future.

Every year, Lowestoft Central Project and Wherry Lines CRP commemorate their town's role in providing a place of safety for evacuees 🕊️
January 27, 2026 at 7:59 AM
Our #Accessibility report, sponsored by Rail Delivery Group, highlights how the work of #CommunityRail partnerships and station groups breaks down barriers for those who might otherwise feel excluded or marginalised from rail.

Read the report here ➡️ communityrail.org.uk/wp-content/u...
January 26, 2026 at 4:43 PM
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The school run is the #1 source of school carbon emissions, outweighing heating and electricity, according to a new report from Eco Schools and @keepbritaintidy.bsky.social 💨🌿

Walking and wheeling to school reduces pollution and cuts down on chaos at the school gates - it's a win-win!
January 22, 2026 at 11:36 AM
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A date for your diary. What is a community rail partnership? What do we do? How can you get involved? We're holding a drop-in event Fri 27/3, 13.30 to 15.30 @ Suffolk County Council Endeavour House, Ipswich & you're invited. We'd love to meet you!
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January 26, 2026 at 11:05 AM
Happy #BurnsNight to our Scottish friends!

Many Scottish #CommunityRail members, including 6VT Youth CRP and Rail 74 CRP, were recognised at ScotRail's Awards for their dedication, creativity and community spirit, helping to make Scotland's railways flourish💙
Scottish community rail champions celebrated at annual ScotRail Awards - Community Rail Network
ScotRail has celebrated the dedication and creativity of volunteers who help make Scotland’s railway flourish at the train operator’s annual Community Awards.
communityrail.org.uk
January 25, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Did you know that today is #StDwynwensDay - Wales’s very own version of Valentine’s Day! 💘

Something we most certainly love is our #CommunityRail members across Wales and borders, who work all year round to connect communities with their railways and stations 💚 #Wales #WalesOnRails
January 25, 2026 at 7:44 AM
We're so proud to see #CommunityRail once again featured in Siemens Mobility's social value report 🙌

Our partnership empowers Siemens employees to connect with our members and support community-driven railway initiatives.

Discover more on Page 12 📩 assets.new.siemens.com/siemens/asse...
January 23, 2026 at 12:32 PM
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Everyone deserves to travel with confidence, knowing they’ll get where they’re going safely and without unnecessary stress.

This new report from @rnib.bsky.social shows how our rail system often falls short for disabled people trying to make everyday journeys.
🚆 What are the biggest barriers to travelling by train for you?

Over half of blind and partially sighted people fear being stranded and stressed during journeys when they book passenger assistance, due to its unreliability. And that’s not the only barrier to rail travel shown by our new research:
January 22, 2026 at 1:34 PM
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The choices you make.
The people you connect with.
The things that start to grow when you act together.
This year, we’re shining a light on what happens when all of that collective action adds up
See how acting together can change what’s possible — starting where you live: carboncopy.eco/changeprint
January 22, 2026 at 5:13 PM
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Our Community Rail Network friends host the #CommunityRail Tourism Network, bringing together organisations that are interested in encouraging more people to take the train for greener, healthier journeys 🚉

Find out more here ⬇️
Tourism Network - Community Rail Network
Find out how you can get involved in encouraging more people to take the train for greener, healthier journeys using community rail lines.
communityrail.org.uk
January 21, 2026 at 8:09 AM
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Pleased to see this out in Community Rail News!

Thanks to @communityrail.bsky.social for featuring it - we wanted to demonstrate what we've done with Community Rail partners, as a 'worked example' of we might work with more CRPs & station adopters!

communityrail.org.uk/community-ra...
Community rail collaboration with Railway Work, Life & Death project flourishes - Community Rail Network
The Railway Work, Life and Death project (RWLD) has collaborated with community rail to help connect local communities with their railway history.
communityrail.org.uk
January 22, 2026 at 11:45 AM
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We & folks from the Ipswich - Cambridge rail partnership went to #Hertfordshire today to see some fantastic examples of community inspired artwork on the New River Line. Many thanks to rail officer Katie for hosting us. We've certainly come away with some terrific ideas!
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January 22, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Members! 📢

The #CommunityRail Development Fund is still open for applications 🎉

If you're an accredited CRP in England or Wales, you're eligible to apply for grants of up to £25,000 to support your projects and activities.

Find out more and apply here:
Funding available through Community Rail Network - Community Rail Network
We administer a number of grant schemes on behalf of national and regional government and some train operators.
communityrail.org.uk
January 21, 2026 at 8:23 AM
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#BlueMonday may be a myth, but you know what certainly isn't: the incredible value #CommunityRail brings to communities!🫂

Our members are busy on #BrewMonday & all year round supporting their local communities to be healthy, connected & inclusive☕️

📸Wherry Lines, East Suffolk Lines, Yorkshire Coast
January 19, 2026 at 7:32 AM
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The rail industry works with the Samaritans to reduce the number of suicides on the #rail network. Today is #BrewMonday when the Samaritans raise awareness of their work. You can have a cuppa and a catch up any time, any place, with friends, family or someone new.
January 19, 2026 at 10:34 AM
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🎨✨ #AbbeyLine artists + nature lovers
Launching Abbey Fliers, art project celebrating brilliant birdlife. Selected works will be displayed at stations, with all eligible entries featured digitally.
🗓 Submit by 23 Feb
ℹ️ Full details + how to enter:
abbeylinecommunityrail.org.uk/news/abbey-f...
Abbey Fliers Exhibition
Call for Art!
abbeylinecommunityrail.org.uk
January 19, 2026 at 1:57 PM