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Championing the community rail movement 🙌 Connecting people and their railways 🫂 Creating inclusive, empowered, sustainable and healthy communities 🌍💚
The Waiting Room Art Gallery at @FriendsGlossop has hosted 35+ different exhibitions 🎨 The current display features Greg Williamson's vibrant pieces that remind us to savour the beauty & humour hidden in the everyday. Be sure to swing by on your next visit! 🚉 @northernassist
Come and find us at the Maidstone River Festival tomorrow. We'll be in the gardens of the Archbishop's Palace to talk about sustainable tourism, #DaysOutByRail adventures, our work with communities and all things rail. kentcrp.org/maidstone-rive…
Last nights Music Train on @northernassist @MidCheshireCRP line #Altrincham to #Chester. Great night !
We teamed up with @ReadingBID for their summer donation drive & set up a collection point at Reading Station. Thanks to the community & local businesses, we filled 8 large boxes of essentials! 💛 We hope to do it again next year! @GWRHelp @SW_Help @CrossCountryUK @networkrail
🌼 What makes you happy? We love seeing the new hanging baskets at Styal Station — made possible by kind local donations and help from Dale at ISS. A little joy goes a long way. 💛 #StyalStation #CommunityRail #WhatMakesYouHappy #StationGardens
We’re @bluebellrailway today and over the weekend to support @railway200 celebrations for the Inspiration train - come and say hello and find out more about the work of @CommunityRail
FREE tickets for Inspiration, the @railway200 Exhibition Train visiting Norfolk & Suffolk next month are still available. The train presents 'Railway Firsts, Wonderlab on Wheels & Your Railway Future'. Norwich: 7/8 - 10/8, Lowestoft: 11/8 - 14/8. BOOK NOW railway200.co.uk/inspiration/
A clip from our @railway200 event A Song for Edmondson; children from @LanercostCofEng are singing about why #Brampton railway station is 1.8 miles from the town Find out more at tinyurl.com/3dsvma66 #railwayheritage #stationadoption Thanks @CommunityRail @transportgovuk CRDF
Today’s date is 24/7 and we're shining a light on the incredible work of @Samaritans. Whether it's day or night, @Samaritans is there 24/7 for anyone who needs someone to listen - no judgement, no pressure 💚 #TalkToUs #SamaritansAwarenessDay samaritans.org
Last week we celebrated Hockley station’s open day! Organised by the dedicated station adopters, the event welcomed local residents and visitors to explore the station’s transformation. Guests were treated to homemade cakes, tea/coffee and lively conversations! #ExploreLocal
We're looking forward to joining @SoutheastCRP and other partners and the Rail Fair 200 in Lewes next week. If you're in the area, pop along, say hello and join in the railway-themed activities - perfect for families!
Are you coming to our celebration of communities and their railways? It's on Friday 1 August at Lewes town hall, 11am to 3pm. Best of all: it's FREE Full story from @NationalWorld 👇 sussexexpress.co.uk/community/fami… #communityrail @SouthernRailUK
Going to Great Yarmouth? Catch the Wherry 100 bus to town, the bus station, Vauxhall Holiday Park & seafront. The service is sponsored by the @WherryLines Community Rail Partnership 👏 Tip 126 of #200tips for #Railway200 communityrail.org.uk/popular-summer…
Thanks to Ambassador Travel this years Wherry 100 Summer Bus Service linking @greateranglia #GreatYarmouth station with #VauxhallHolidayPark, the seafront & town centre started today. We’ve been busy distributing print & timetables. Runs daily until Aug 31 #CommunityRail
🚶♀️🚌 The South Downs & Test Valley Ramblers are returning this Sunday 27 July! Running Sundays only until 14 Sept, perfect for long walks, views, country pubs & pretty villages. Plan your route 👉 bluestarbus.co.uk/ramblers-have-… #ramblers #bustravel @SW_Help
We're throwing it back to #BetterTransportWeek today! We partnered up with @SLCRail to deliver an interactive session at @CBTransport's #BetterTransportConference, sharing insights from across #CommunityRail on the valuable role our rail network can play in placemaking 🚉
One of the greatest things about train travel is the views from the window, so we loved seeing all your entries to our Scenic Rail View competition! You can see just a few of them in this blog: #ScenicRailView @ScenicRailBrit bettertransport.org.uk/blog/celebrati…
🌿 Woolston Station Garden Club is back Mon 28 July! Join us 6.30–7.30pm to care for the wildlife garden. No experience needed - tools, gloves & snacks provided! 🌸 More summer dates on the poster. Come get stuck in! 🌱 #ThreeRiversCRP @SW_Help #CommunityRail
One of Britain’s most stunning coastal rail journeys! Travel from Shrewsbury to Pwllheli with sea views, castles, and charming towns. scenicrailbritain.com/lines/cambrian… #CambrianCoast #CoastalViews #TrainTravel #WalesWednesday
The @railway200 Exhibition Train is heading to the @WherryLines & will be in Norwich from 7-10 Aug & then Lowestoft 11-14 Aug. Tickets are FREE. In conjunction with @LowestoftCentr1 we have 3 extra FREE exhibitions at Lowestoft during the visit. More info: facebook.com/share/p/1Cdp61…
@C2MCRP @CommunityRail @GoostreyRail A visit from Sarah Russell MP to Goostrey. bestkeptstations.org.uk/2025/07/18/lat…
We’re proud to support #DaysOutByRail this month, showcasing Britain’s hidden gems and lesser-known places to explore by train. Find out more: ScenicRailBritain.com/DaysOut