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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 community rail partnerships and 140 station friends groups engage local people with their railways and...

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 projects. Figures from a recent Community Rail Network briefing highlight that across the Midlands a...

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 and a base for a local cub troop. The Shawford station building is the third redundant space in Ha...

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 celebrated for its ‘Lyric to Line’ project. The initiative used music to identify and understand how m...