#CommunityRail brings you #TracksAndTrails 🌄
What better way to uncover hidden gems across the Midlands than by combining walking, wheeling and train travel? 🚆
Discover more ⬇️
What better way to uncover hidden gems across the Midlands than by combining walking, wheeling and train travel? 🚆
Discover more ⬇️
Midlands walking and wheeling - Scenic Rail Britain
Midlands walking and wheeling offers a brilliant way to uncover the region’s hidden gems, perfect for exploring on foot or wheels and easily reached by train.
scenicrailbritain.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM
#CommunityRail brings you #TracksAndTrails 🌄
What better way to uncover hidden gems across the Midlands than by combining walking, wheeling and train travel? 🚆
Discover more ⬇️
What better way to uncover hidden gems across the Midlands than by combining walking, wheeling and train travel? 🚆
Discover more ⬇️
Our 2024-25 Impact Report explores 5 of our strategic aims 📊
The first is how we support and empower our members to develop local and regional impact, whilst also championing #CommunityRail nationally.
Discover more in the full report 👉 communityrail.org.uk/wp-content/u...
The first is how we support and empower our members to develop local and regional impact, whilst also championing #CommunityRail nationally.
Discover more in the full report 👉 communityrail.org.uk/wp-content/u...
November 10, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Our 2024-25 Impact Report explores 5 of our strategic aims 📊
The first is how we support and empower our members to develop local and regional impact, whilst also championing #CommunityRail nationally.
Discover more in the full report 👉 communityrail.org.uk/wp-content/u...
The first is how we support and empower our members to develop local and regional impact, whilst also championing #CommunityRail nationally.
Discover more in the full report 👉 communityrail.org.uk/wp-content/u...
Our chief executive spoke at yesterday's #TransCityRailNorth Conference, sharing #CommunityRail insights on how enhanced rail connectivity supports wider access to opportunity, and how we can unlock greater social value from our railways and respond to community needs 🤝
November 7, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Our chief executive spoke at yesterday's #TransCityRailNorth Conference, sharing #CommunityRail insights on how enhanced rail connectivity supports wider access to opportunity, and how we can unlock greater social value from our railways and respond to community needs 🤝
#CommunityRail is all about showcasing accessible routes, hidden gems and scenic station walks - and we're so proud to see High Peak & Hope Valley CRP's 'Steel Cotton Rail Trail' featured in this piece from The Guardian 📰
From Steel City to Cottonopolis: a new walking trail through a post-industrial Peak District
The nostalgic Steel Cotton Rail Trail between Sheffield and Manchester has 14 day-length sections, with walks for urban explorers and summit-bagging hikers alike
www.theguardian.com
November 2, 2025 at 12:45 PM
#CommunityRail is all about showcasing accessible routes, hidden gems and scenic station walks - and we're so proud to see High Peak & Hope Valley CRP's 'Steel Cotton Rail Trail' featured in this piece from The Guardian 📰
Members, respond by this Monday ⏳
Transport Planning Society's young professionals research scheme wants to understand the frameworks used to align priorities between community groups and other stakeholders in the context of #CommunityRail.
Submit your thoughts: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Transport Planning Society's young professionals research scheme wants to understand the frameworks used to align priorities between community groups and other stakeholders in the context of #CommunityRail.
Submit your thoughts: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Members, your insights are wanted 🗣️
Transport Planning Society's young professionals research scheme wants to understand the frameworks used to align priorities between community groups and other stakeholders in the context of #CommunityRail.
Submit your thoughts: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Transport Planning Society's young professionals research scheme wants to understand the frameworks used to align priorities between community groups and other stakeholders in the context of #CommunityRail.
Submit your thoughts: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
October 30, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Members, respond by this Monday ⏳
Transport Planning Society's young professionals research scheme wants to understand the frameworks used to align priorities between community groups and other stakeholders in the context of #CommunityRail.
Submit your thoughts: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Transport Planning Society's young professionals research scheme wants to understand the frameworks used to align priorities between community groups and other stakeholders in the context of #CommunityRail.
Submit your thoughts: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
It's been a whole month since the nation joined together to celebrate 27 September 1825 - the 200th anniversary of the modern railway 🎉
Take a look at this selection of inspiring #Railway200-themed projects from across #CommunityRail 🚂
Take a look at this selection of inspiring #Railway200-themed projects from across #CommunityRail 🚂
Community rail celebrates Railway 200 on 27 September 2025 - Community Rail Network
The Railway 200 celebrations, marking the bicentenary of the modern railway on 27 September 1825, have already been a triumph, with the community rail
communityrail.org.uk
October 27, 2025 at 7:45 AM
It's been a whole month since the nation joined together to celebrate 27 September 1825 - the 200th anniversary of the modern railway 🎉
Take a look at this selection of inspiring #Railway200-themed projects from across #CommunityRail 🚂
Take a look at this selection of inspiring #Railway200-themed projects from across #CommunityRail 🚂
Our favourite walking routes 🌿
First up, we have Gary, projects development manager at #CommunityRail Network, sharing one of his favourite walks in Scotland.
Stay tuned throughout the day as we highlight more #TracksAndTrails from our team! 🥾🍃
First up, we have Gary, projects development manager at #CommunityRail Network, sharing one of his favourite walks in Scotland.
Stay tuned throughout the day as we highlight more #TracksAndTrails from our team! 🥾🍃
October 24, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Our favourite walking routes 🌿
First up, we have Gary, projects development manager at #CommunityRail Network, sharing one of his favourite walks in Scotland.
Stay tuned throughout the day as we highlight more #TracksAndTrails from our team! 🥾🍃
First up, we have Gary, projects development manager at #CommunityRail Network, sharing one of his favourite walks in Scotland.
Stay tuned throughout the day as we highlight more #TracksAndTrails from our team! 🥾🍃
Now that judging is underway for the #CommunityRail Awards, it's time to book your place/table! 🎉
Booking closes Monday 16 February 2026, and early booking is advised.
Full details here ⬇️
Booking closes Monday 16 February 2026, and early booking is advised.
Full details here ⬇️
Community Rail Awards - Community Rail Network
Discover how our prestigious Awards recognise the people doing wonderful work on behalf of their communities and railways.
communityrail.org.uk
October 21, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Now that judging is underway for the #CommunityRail Awards, it's time to book your place/table! 🎉
Booking closes Monday 16 February 2026, and early booking is advised.
Full details here ⬇️
Booking closes Monday 16 February 2026, and early booking is advised.
Full details here ⬇️
#CommunityRail in the media 📝
Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership's information panels telling stories of the impact of the railway in the south west of England have been put up in stations as part of national #Railway200 celebrations 🚂 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership's information panels telling stories of the impact of the railway in the south west of England have been put up in stations as part of national #Railway200 celebrations 🚂 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Celebrating 200 years of the railway in the South West - BBC News
Information panels telling stories of the impact of the railway have been put up in stations.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 18, 2025 at 4:15 PM
#CommunityRail in the media 📝
Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership's information panels telling stories of the impact of the railway in the south west of England have been put up in stations as part of national #Railway200 celebrations 🚂 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership's information panels telling stories of the impact of the railway in the south west of England have been put up in stations as part of national #Railway200 celebrations 🚂 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
🎨 Culture in Colour
📍 StAlbans Abbey & Watford Junction
🗓️ Oct–Nov 2025
A bold celebration of Black creativity
Featuring artists from St Albans, Watford & beyond.
#CultureInColour #BlackHistoryMonth #CommunityRail
@stalbansmuseums.bsky.social @stalbanscouncil.bsky.social @watfordcouncil.bsky.social
📍 StAlbans Abbey & Watford Junction
🗓️ Oct–Nov 2025
A bold celebration of Black creativity
Featuring artists from St Albans, Watford & beyond.
#CultureInColour #BlackHistoryMonth #CommunityRail
@stalbansmuseums.bsky.social @stalbanscouncil.bsky.social @watfordcouncil.bsky.social
Culture in Colour
Celebrating Black creativity…
abbeylinecommunityrail.org.uk
October 10, 2025 at 4:52 PM
🎨 Culture in Colour
📍 StAlbans Abbey & Watford Junction
🗓️ Oct–Nov 2025
A bold celebration of Black creativity
Featuring artists from St Albans, Watford & beyond.
#CultureInColour #BlackHistoryMonth #CommunityRail
@stalbansmuseums.bsky.social @stalbanscouncil.bsky.social @watfordcouncil.bsky.social
📍 StAlbans Abbey & Watford Junction
🗓️ Oct–Nov 2025
A bold celebration of Black creativity
Featuring artists from St Albans, Watford & beyond.
#CultureInColour #BlackHistoryMonth #CommunityRail
@stalbansmuseums.bsky.social @stalbanscouncil.bsky.social @watfordcouncil.bsky.social
In case you somehow missed all the excitement...
#Railway200 celebrations were in full swing on 27 Sept, marking the 200th anniversary of the modern railway 🎉
Explore our selection of inspiring Railway 200-themed projects from across #CommunityRail.
#Railway200 celebrations were in full swing on 27 Sept, marking the 200th anniversary of the modern railway 🎉
Explore our selection of inspiring Railway 200-themed projects from across #CommunityRail.
Community rail celebrates Railway 200 on 27 September 2025 - Community Rail Network
The Railway 200 celebrations, marking the bicentenary of the modern railway on 27 September 1825, have already been a triumph, with the community rail
communityrail.org.uk
October 10, 2025 at 8:01 AM
In case you somehow missed all the excitement...
#Railway200 celebrations were in full swing on 27 Sept, marking the 200th anniversary of the modern railway 🎉
Explore our selection of inspiring Railway 200-themed projects from across #CommunityRail.
#Railway200 celebrations were in full swing on 27 Sept, marking the 200th anniversary of the modern railway 🎉
Explore our selection of inspiring Railway 200-themed projects from across #CommunityRail.
There's been some fascinating discussion, exploring:
🫂 improving accessibility for disabled people
💟 creating safe spaces for women and girls
🚉 promoting active travel alongside rail
🌈 creating vibrant community spaces and enterprises
#CommunityRail
🫂 improving accessibility for disabled people
💟 creating safe spaces for women and girls
🚉 promoting active travel alongside rail
🌈 creating vibrant community spaces and enterprises
#CommunityRail
October 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
There's been some fascinating discussion, exploring:
🫂 improving accessibility for disabled people
💟 creating safe spaces for women and girls
🚉 promoting active travel alongside rail
🌈 creating vibrant community spaces and enterprises
#CommunityRail
🫂 improving accessibility for disabled people
💟 creating safe spaces for women and girls
🚉 promoting active travel alongside rail
🌈 creating vibrant community spaces and enterprises
#CommunityRail
That's a wrap on our 2025 #CommunityRail Conference, folks!👏
Huge thank you to the Department for Transport, our members, partners and fantastic guest speakers for engaging and contributing to this super event - we hope you found it inspiring and thought-provoking.
Safe travels home, everyone 💚
Huge thank you to the Department for Transport, our members, partners and fantastic guest speakers for engaging and contributing to this super event - we hope you found it inspiring and thought-provoking.
Safe travels home, everyone 💚
October 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
That's a wrap on our 2025 #CommunityRail Conference, folks!👏
Huge thank you to the Department for Transport, our members, partners and fantastic guest speakers for engaging and contributing to this super event - we hope you found it inspiring and thought-provoking.
Safe travels home, everyone 💚
Huge thank you to the Department for Transport, our members, partners and fantastic guest speakers for engaging and contributing to this super event - we hope you found it inspiring and thought-provoking.
Safe travels home, everyone 💚
We're onto the final session: 'when you focus on place, you do everything differently'🚉
Our panel of speakers from Women in Transport, SLC, Mima & Community Transport Association invites members to explore placemaking & share ideas for how #CommunityRail can create positive, people-centred change.
Our panel of speakers from Women in Transport, SLC, Mima & Community Transport Association invites members to explore placemaking & share ideas for how #CommunityRail can create positive, people-centred change.
October 7, 2025 at 1:46 PM
We're onto the final session: 'when you focus on place, you do everything differently'🚉
Our panel of speakers from Women in Transport, SLC, Mima & Community Transport Association invites members to explore placemaking & share ideas for how #CommunityRail can create positive, people-centred change.
Our panel of speakers from Women in Transport, SLC, Mima & Community Transport Association invites members to explore placemaking & share ideas for how #CommunityRail can create positive, people-centred change.
Now it's time for the exciting part.. Session 2, Open Platform 🗣️
This member-driven format offers the opportunity for our members to shape the workshops by pitching #CommunityRail topics they feel would benefit from a collaborative conversation with their peers.
This member-driven format offers the opportunity for our members to shape the workshops by pitching #CommunityRail topics they feel would benefit from a collaborative conversation with their peers.
October 7, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Now it's time for the exciting part.. Session 2, Open Platform 🗣️
This member-driven format offers the opportunity for our members to shape the workshops by pitching #CommunityRail topics they feel would benefit from a collaborative conversation with their peers.
This member-driven format offers the opportunity for our members to shape the workshops by pitching #CommunityRail topics they feel would benefit from a collaborative conversation with their peers.
Get involved! 🤝
Our Tracks & Trails campaign launches on Monday 13 October and will highlight walking, wheeling and cycling routes from stations 🚵
Find further details, as well as a toolkit of digital resources, here ↪️ #CommunityRail
Our Tracks & Trails campaign launches on Monday 13 October and will highlight walking, wheeling and cycling routes from stations 🚵
Find further details, as well as a toolkit of digital resources, here ↪️ #CommunityRail
Tracks & Trails - toolkit for members - Community Rail Network
Community Rail Awards 2025 now open for Entries! Click here to read more.
communityrail.org.uk
October 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Get involved! 🤝
Our Tracks & Trails campaign launches on Monday 13 October and will highlight walking, wheeling and cycling routes from stations 🚵
Find further details, as well as a toolkit of digital resources, here ↪️ #CommunityRail
Our Tracks & Trails campaign launches on Monday 13 October and will highlight walking, wheeling and cycling routes from stations 🚵
Find further details, as well as a toolkit of digital resources, here ↪️ #CommunityRail
Members of local communities, from young to old, have been connecting with railways and stations throughout the #Railway200 year - just like the people of Shotton, who worked with Conwy Valley & North Wales Coast CRP on an intergenerational art project 🎨 #CommunityRail
September 27, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Members of local communities, from young to old, have been connecting with railways and stations throughout the #Railway200 year - just like the people of Shotton, who worked with Conwy Valley & North Wales Coast CRP on an intergenerational art project 🎨 #CommunityRail
The big day is here! 🗓️
27 September marks 200 years since the birth of the modern railway 🎉
We're so proud to have joined our #CommunityRail family in showcasing scenic, greener journeys throughout the national celebrations 🚂 #Railway200 @railway200.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vMo...
27 September marks 200 years since the birth of the modern railway 🎉
We're so proud to have joined our #CommunityRail family in showcasing scenic, greener journeys throughout the national celebrations 🚂 #Railway200 @railway200.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vMo...
2025 Highlights so Far
YouTube video by Railway200
www.youtube.com
September 27, 2025 at 8:48 AM
The big day is here! 🗓️
27 September marks 200 years since the birth of the modern railway 🎉
We're so proud to have joined our #CommunityRail family in showcasing scenic, greener journeys throughout the national celebrations 🚂 #Railway200 @railway200.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vMo...
27 September marks 200 years since the birth of the modern railway 🎉
We're so proud to have joined our #CommunityRail family in showcasing scenic, greener journeys throughout the national celebrations 🚂 #Railway200 @railway200.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vMo...
It's today! Happy 200th birthday to the British Railways!
Sat 27 Sept 2025
See how we've been celebrating here: abbeylinecommunityrail.org.uk/railway-200/
#CheersTo200Years
#AbbeyFlyer
#AbbeyLine
#Railway200
#Celebrations
#AnniversaryBrew
#CommunityRail
Sat 27 Sept 2025
See how we've been celebrating here: abbeylinecommunityrail.org.uk/railway-200/
#CheersTo200Years
#AbbeyFlyer
#AbbeyLine
#Railway200
#Celebrations
#AnniversaryBrew
#CommunityRail
September 27, 2025 at 7:21 AM
It's today! Happy 200th birthday to the British Railways!
Sat 27 Sept 2025
See how we've been celebrating here: abbeylinecommunityrail.org.uk/railway-200/
#CheersTo200Years
#AbbeyFlyer
#AbbeyLine
#Railway200
#Celebrations
#AnniversaryBrew
#CommunityRail
Sat 27 Sept 2025
See how we've been celebrating here: abbeylinecommunityrail.org.uk/railway-200/
#CheersTo200Years
#AbbeyFlyer
#AbbeyLine
#Railway200
#Celebrations
#AnniversaryBrew
#CommunityRail
Managed to sneak in a cheeky dry litter picking and planter deadheading session at my adopted station before the rains appear today. #win #communityrail
September 20, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Managed to sneak in a cheeky dry litter picking and planter deadheading session at my adopted station before the rains appear today. #win #communityrail
Integrated rail and bus links are so important for:
🚐 getting cars off the road
🌍 reducing pollution
👥 opening up greener travel to more people
💙 promoting social inclusion
This is all part of the great work our #CommunityRail members do 💚 #CatchTheBusMonth
📸 South East Lancashire CRP
🚐 getting cars off the road
🌍 reducing pollution
👥 opening up greener travel to more people
💙 promoting social inclusion
This is all part of the great work our #CommunityRail members do 💚 #CatchTheBusMonth
📸 South East Lancashire CRP
September 17, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Integrated rail and bus links are so important for:
🚐 getting cars off the road
🌍 reducing pollution
👥 opening up greener travel to more people
💙 promoting social inclusion
This is all part of the great work our #CommunityRail members do 💚 #CatchTheBusMonth
📸 South East Lancashire CRP
🚐 getting cars off the road
🌍 reducing pollution
👥 opening up greener travel to more people
💙 promoting social inclusion
This is all part of the great work our #CommunityRail members do 💚 #CatchTheBusMonth
📸 South East Lancashire CRP
We're delighted to be supporting the #CommunityRail movement to ramp up its work empowering disabled people to travel with confidence, thanks to a grant from Motability Foundation 🎉
Read more about the exciting programme here ⬇️ communityrail.org.uk/major-new-in...
Read more about the exciting programme here ⬇️ communityrail.org.uk/major-new-in...
Major new initiative to empower disabled people to use the railway with confidence - Community Rail Network
The community rail movement will be ramping up its work empowering disabled people to travel with confidence, thanks to a grant from Motability Foundation.
communityrail.org.uk
December 20, 2024 at 12:15 PM
We're delighted to be supporting the #CommunityRail movement to ramp up its work empowering disabled people to travel with confidence, thanks to a grant from Motability Foundation 🎉
Read more about the exciting programme here ⬇️ communityrail.org.uk/major-new-in...
Read more about the exciting programme here ⬇️ communityrail.org.uk/major-new-in...
Exciting news! The route for the first 3 months of @railway200.bsky.social's Exhibition Train has been announced 🚂
It's great to see that the train will visit several #CommunityRail stations, promoting rail innovation & careers with interactive displays. #Railway200 railway200.co.uk/railway-200s...
It's great to see that the train will visit several #CommunityRail stations, promoting rail innovation & careers with interactive displays. #Railway200 railway200.co.uk/railway-200s...
Railway 200’s unique touring exhibition train opens to public on 27 June
Bicentenary train, Inspiration, to visit 60 locations across Britain over 12 months, promoting rail innovation and careers with interactive displays. Register for updates before bookings open.
railway200.co.uk
March 3, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Exciting news! The route for the first 3 months of @railway200.bsky.social's Exhibition Train has been announced 🚂
It's great to see that the train will visit several #CommunityRail stations, promoting rail innovation & careers with interactive displays. #Railway200 railway200.co.uk/railway-200s...
It's great to see that the train will visit several #CommunityRail stations, promoting rail innovation & careers with interactive displays. #Railway200 railway200.co.uk/railway-200s...
Hurrah! Looks like @eskvalleyrailway.bsky.social are the first @communityrail.bsky.social member to join the blue side. (If I've missed anyone please do share!)
Let's get more #CommunityRail voices on here share positive and inclusive community stories!
Let's get more #CommunityRail voices on here share positive and inclusive community stories!
November 16, 2024 at 8:16 AM
Hurrah! Looks like @eskvalleyrailway.bsky.social are the first @communityrail.bsky.social member to join the blue side. (If I've missed anyone please do share!)
Let's get more #CommunityRail voices on here share positive and inclusive community stories!
Let's get more #CommunityRail voices on here share positive and inclusive community stories!
It's a special day as passenger services resume on the #NorthumberlandLine. Well done to everyone involved
#communityrail #sustainablerailtravel
#communityrail #sustainablerailtravel
December 15, 2024 at 7:10 AM
It's a special day as passenger services resume on the #NorthumberlandLine. Well done to everyone involved
#communityrail #sustainablerailtravel
#communityrail #sustainablerailtravel