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Championing the community rail movement 🙌 Connecting people and their railways 🫂 Creating inclusive, empowered, sustainable and healthy communities 🌍💚
Huddersfield
Joined October 2011
Fresh off @BBCBreakfast having awarded @northernassist Ashington station #WorldCupOfStations plaque, lovely to then travel 2 stops to witness official opening of brand new Blyth Bebside station on Northumberland Line. Line is on track to carry 1 million journeys in first year!
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Congratulations to Ashington, this year's #WorldCupOfStations winner! 🥳 Ashington reopened last December for the first time in 60 years and has been reconnecting communities and driving regeneration across Northumberland ever since. @RailDeliveryGrp @railway200 @northernassist
We’re so excited to announce Ashington has won this year’s #WorldCupOfStations!! 🏆 The station which reopened in December 2024 following a 60-year closure, quickly reconnected the town with Newcastle in just over 30 minutes. Its revival has transformed local transport, boosted
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Don't forget, members 📢 We administer several grant schemes, including: 💰 #CommunityRail Development Fund 🪙 Small Grants Fund for England 🐝 Transport for Greater Manchester Small Grants 💙 @SW_Help Station Adoption Fund Find out how to apply 👇
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We administer a number of grant schemes on behalf of national and regional government and some train operators.
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Ashley Down Station has celebrated its 1st birthday 🎉 Severnside CRP worked with @WestofEnglandCA @GWRHelp and the local community to commission a special mural for the station, which has facilitated over 100,000 journeys in its first year 🚉 #Railway200
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Severnside Community Rail Partnership (CRP) has delivered another spectacular mural at Ashley Down Station.
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Are you looking for some railway-themed viewing to delve into this weekend? 📺 The @BBC has compiled a collection of documentaries that bring the story of steam, steel and society to life 🚂 Browse the collection here ➡️ @railway200 #Railway200
https://t.co/4x6gmGt4Wv
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#CommunityRail in the media 📝 @DCRailPart'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 🚂 @railway200 @BBCCornwall
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Information panels telling stories of the impact of the railway have been put up in stations.
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LAST CHANCE TO APPLY 📢 We are seeking a dynamic, experienced programme coordinator to lead our Travelling with Confidence grant. Hurry, applications close at 9am on Monday (20 October) ⏳ Full details here ➡️ https://t.co/504T64NFFh
#JobSearch #Hiring #CharityJobs
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Would you like to learn more about the Active Travel Innovation Fund? 💰 Join @activetraveleng's webinar on Monday (20 October), 11am-12pm, to find out all the details and ask the team questions ❔ Register here:
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A brief outline of the fund, covering objectives, eligibility criteria, timelines.
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Yesterday at Boat of Garten Station on the Strathspey Railway, Sally Spaven, Chair of the Highland Main Line Community Rail Partnership, was presented with a prestigious Red Wheel by John Yellowlees, Honorary Rail Ambassador, as part of the Railway 200 celebrations. #Railway200
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Looking for accessible walking routes that start from the station? Our latest guest blog by @RamblersGB highlights stile-free walks, perfect for wheelchair users, families with pushchairs, or anyone seeking a gentler path🌿 Read here: https://t.co/3zVIj3lKXP
#TracksAndTrails
scenicrailbritain.com
Join The Ramblers as they share their insights around stile-free routes - highlighting five fantastic walks you can reach by train.
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It's easy to take your bikes on @se_railway off peak services and @ExploreKent on a #TracksAndTrails adventure. The @WalkWheelCycleT Tudor Trail from Tonbridge is a great choice for the family to enjoy. https://t.co/yQTRV0i3sb
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🌿 Woolston Station Garden Club returns Sat 18 Oct! Join 2–3pm to care for the station’s wildlife garden. No experience needed. Tools, gloves & snacks are provided! 🌸 More dates on the poster. Come get stuck in! 🌱 #CommunityRail #Woolston #Southampton #ThreeRiversCRP @SW_Help
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The @CommunityRail ‘Tracks & Trails’ campaign focuses on walking, wheeling, and cycling routes from stations - today we highlight @TheBenthamLine #RailToTrail Walks 5-8 featuring canals, castles, a cattle mart, caves & a quarry
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FINAL CHANCE TO VOTE! You only have until 23:59 tonight to pick your favourite station in this year's #WorldCupOfStations competition 🗳️ Which one will you choose? 🚂 @RailDeliveryGrp @railway200 #Railway200
The World Cup of Stations voting week is now live with 20 stations competing for the title of the most life changing station of the past 200 years. Vote now: https://t.co/F7UdJK44jd
#WorldCupofStations #R200 #Railway200
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Our Tracks & Trails campaign launched earlier this week 🎉 #CommunityRail members across Britain have been showcasing local walking, wheeling & cycling routes from stations - bringing you fresh ideas of how you can go from rail to trail 🏞️ @ScenicRailBrit
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Tracks and Trails is your invitation to step off the train and into adventure with a collection of rail-accessible walks perfect for visitors who want to travel greener and experience more.
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Today is #WorldValuesDay 💚 #CommunityRail is constantly striving to be inclusive, positive and collaborative, enabling everyone and anyone to play their part and thrive. To reflect these values, we have refreshed our Code of Conduct 👉 https://t.co/t5aGpSzAqs
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The @WeAreCyclingUK @NorthDownsWayNT riders route can be reached easily from many of the stations on our Kent Downs Line and northern end of our Medway Valley Line. Put your bike on an @se_railway train and enjoy a #TracksAndTrails cycling adventure.
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Support #TracksAndTrails spotlighting station to station walks along our line. From a stroll along tglhe Humber bank between #Hessle and #Ferriby stations, a coastal walk between #Filey and #Hunmanby. Take a look at some of our walks on our website : https://t.co/V22YglqHOm
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It's your last chance to submit your views to our inquiry 🚨 Read more 👇 https://t.co/iKIaIhwBcx
committees.parliament.uk
Joined-up journeys: achieving and measuring transport integration
What can the Government do to achieve better integration between transport services? We're looking for views and expert knowledge for our inquiry 🚍 🚘 🚆 Submissions close on Thursday 16 October ⏰ https://t.co/iKIaIhx925
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This week, #CommunityRail have helped us gather some truly inspiring literary trails, enabling you to follow in the footsteps of iconic authors and explore the landscapes that inspired their most beloved works - all easy to reach by train https://t.co/LsqZVXO3Oo
#TracksAndTrails
scenicrailbritain.com
Explore literary trails and tales by rail, following in the footsteps of iconic authors and poets through the landscapes that inspired their greatest works.
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