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The future of East Devon’s railways was the focus of scrutiny this week, as the government released its long-awaited proposals to shake things up.

MEMBERS of a growing grassroots rail movement are looking forward to supporting local recovery in Wales as the country begins to emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic. Figures from a Community Rail Network report, sponsored by Rail Delivery Group, highlight that more than 1,100 volunteers give 50,000 hours annually, valued at £4.3 million, to support social inclusion and wellbeing, sustainable and healthy travel, economic development and tourism in their area. Wales and the Borders’ six co...

Published: 11:30 AM April 1, 2021    Young carers at Melbourn Village College taking part in a try a train day - Credit: Meldreth, Shepreth and Foxton Community Rail Partnership Members of the Meldreth, Shepreth and Foxton Community Rail Partnership are striving towards a greener future for transport after COVID-19. In South Cambs, the partnership works to engage communities with their local railway line, promote sustainable travel by rail and enhance the station environment with gardening pr...

THE station building at Shawford railway station is set to be transformed into a new community hub. The building, which includes five rooms, a kitchen, and a toilet, has been leased by South Western Railway to the Three Rivers Community Rail Partnership (CRP) for a nominal rent. SWR has a policy of making redundant spaces available for local people to use. While no decision has yet been made on what the space will be used for, options on the table include a community café, a cycle hub ...

A TYNE Valley community rail organisation has received a coveted national award for its work breaking down barriers to rail travel and bringing people together through song. Tyne Valley Community Rail Partnership (TVCRP) fought off strong competition to take home the Involving Diverse Groups award, sponsored by rail operator LNER, at the 16th national Community Rail Awards, earlier this month. The partnership, which works along the Tyne Valley Line from Newcastle to Carlisle, was celebrat...

Its full steam ahead for a Cumbrian partnership’s achievements which has engaged with families to make positive change A pioneering education project and an “inspirational” community rail scheme have won coveted national awards for their efforts in engaging people with the Cumbrian Coast Line. Community Rail Cumbria, working with Millom Discovery Centre and Flimby Primary School, fought off strong competition to win the influencing positive change and sustainable development award a...

Cumbrian partnership’s achievements engaging families in positive change celebrated at national Community Rail Awards A pioneering education project and an “inspirational” ‘community rail’ volunteer have won coveted national awards for their efforts in engaging people with the Cumbrian Coast Line. Celebrating for Cumbria on the night, was Kath Warbrick of the Friends of Aspatria Station she took home the Outstanding Volunteer Contribution Award, sponsored by Merseyrail. Reacti...

Published: 1:25 PM December 16, 2020    Ella Legrice at the Lowestoft signal box - a photo which is one of 10 finalists in the National Community Rail Awards. PHOTO: Lowestoft Central Project. - Credit: Archant An inspiring railway project which helped attract thousands of visitors to Lowestoft has been recognised with a national award. The project claimed the Tourism and Heritage award at the national Community Rail Awards after offering people a rare opportunity to visit Lowestofts signal...

Published: 1:25 PM December 16, 2020    Ella Legrice at the Lowestoft signal box - a photo which is one of 10 finalists in the National Community Rail Awards. PHOTO: Lowestoft Central Project. - Credit: Archant An inspiring railway project which helped attract thousands of visitors to Lowestoft has been recognised with a national award. The project claimed the Tourism and Heritage award at the national Community Rail Awards after offering people a rare opportunity to visit Lowestofts signal...