Buses connect us to the people we love, the things we need and the places that matter.  Please make a donation today to help us improve bus services across the country and ensure that every community has a bus service it can rely on.  https://t.co/6mcNWktfar

Happy #WinterSolstice! ❄️ Today is the perfect day to revisit some of the spectacular #ScenicRailWinter photographs that our friends, followers and #CommunityRail family have shared with us. Explore the gallery ↪️ https://t.co/qVSVPPoxEA 📸 Photo credit: Peter Jolly.

Thank you to drivers and depot staff, cleaners and station staff, engineers and office staff, and ALL transport workers - we couldn't get anywhere without you!

In our latest blog post, Jess writes: "I live in a village which has just one bus into town each day and one bus back. It's very precious to those of us who use it, but not many people do because it's so infrequent." Read more:

Enjoy sparkling Christmas lights - or a visit to Santa - with no need to drive! Our friends at @GoodJourneyUK have compiled this great collection of festive activities you can get to by public transport: https://t.co/Kz0h5XaqrO

Buses connect us to the people we love, the things we need & the places that matter. This year, our Christmas Appeal focuses on raising vital funds for the work we're doing to ensure every community has a decent bus service. Find out more in our blog: https://t.co/n3MskVL7k1

Currently, new housing is often poorly-served by public transport. Building around railway stations is good, but not enough. Developments need good-quality, integrated public transport, walking & cycling networks, available to residents from Day 1. https://t.co/yyb4ZVLkU6

For the people of West Yorks, the #TimeForTrams is long overdue. This delay is really regrettable, for all those people waiting for the transformation trams can bring. We hope, though, that a closer partnership with govt will lead to a better scheme. https://t.co/9eWXKkSmmC

Is it easy to get to the shops by sustainable transport where you live? Do you have safe walking and cycling routes? Affordable, reliable buses? How about trams? We're campaigning for real transport choices for every community.

Ever wondered how bus shelters are made? So did we! Huge thanks to @TrueformGroup for giving us a peak behind the scenes today.

Our friends at CoMoUK want to hear from YOU if you're going to be affected by the closure of car sharing club @Zipcar. Why are car clubs important to you? What will you do when Zipcar closes? What will be your transport options? Share your story: https://t.co/EWh1Hqwm3n

As Great British Railways takes shape, it's vital that passengers' voices are heard. So, we're grateful to well over a thousand people who have already filled in our survey. You can share YOUR views here: https://t.co/UrsF161E3j

It's not too late to raise funds for Campaign for Better Transport while you do your online Christmas shopping! Just sign up for easyfundraising: it's free and easy to do. Thanks!

🥳Happy Birthday to the Northumberland Line - 1 year old today! 🚆920,000 passenger journeys made 🛤️More than 380,000 miles travelled We want to see more lines and stations reopened to connect more communities to the rail network. @northernassist Photo: @N_landCouncil

📰 Quoted! It's brilliant to see the positive impact of the reopened Northumberland Line. Let's reopen more lines and connect more communities! #ReverseBeeching https://t.co/WF0IjbhpQh

Christmas is better by bus! @transportgovuk has put together a festive list of Christmas markets and New Years Eve fireworks that you can get to by bus: https://t.co/q76MZy6YU0

Christmas donations this way please. Mind the doors.... #donatenow

Often overlooked, the humble bus performs a vital public service. It connects us to the people we love, the things we need & the places that matter. We are the charity working for all communities to have a decent bus service. Please donate this Christmas: https://t.co/Bi0oZ6nBpy

Proud to partner with @CBTransport to champion better, more accessible #businfrastructure across the UK. Together, we’re strengthening the case for high-quality passenger environments that support sustainable travel & #bettertransport journeys for all. https://t.co/d8JViiyCnR

"If we are embarking on a new era of large-scale housebuilding, then public transport has to be at the heart of how these places take shape." Read our new blog (first published by @BCofEx - thanks for the permission to re-use): https://t.co/PTL5s21Xji

..and the need for a statutory passenger growth target.