Championing the community rail movement 🙌 Connecting people and their railways 🫂 Creating inclusive, empowered, sustainable and healthy communities 🌍💚
Huddersfield
Joined October 2011
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Community Rail Network retweeted
For #TracksAndTrails, sponsored by Transport for Greater Manchester, we’re looking beyond the city centre to discover how rail can connect you with some of Greater Manchester’s most fascinating landscapes, heritage routes and outdoor spaces 🚊 @BeeNetwork scenicrailbritain.com/blog/b…
Community Rail Network retweeted
A new E-bike hubs network is making onward travel easy between Harwich/Shotley/Felixstowe. Harwich Haven Eezybike Connect was developed by Freeport East, with hubs installed @ rail & ferry locations. The scheme was funded by @greateranglia's Customer & Community Improvement Fund.
Community Rail Network retweeted
We’re proud to support #CommunityRail's latest campaign #TracksAndTrails, encouraging people to explore new places by walking, wheeling, and cycling with the train as the perfect starting point. See ideas here: orlo.uk/6Yhya
Community Rail Network retweeted
Wow ! Great feedback at there station from passengers - be a few weeks before final vinyls and completed mural but we are delighted 🤩 thank to @Grow_73 for supporting with community heritage and feedback.
Also to @CrossCountryUK and @ScotRail for funding the project
Episode 2 has landed 🎙️
We took our 'All Aboard' podcast to the recent #CommunityRail Conference in Derby.
Hear from two of our keynote speakers as well as one member who made the journey all the way from the Netherlands 🚄
Listen here 🎧 sites.libsyn.com/626090
ALT Poster for the podcast. Against a deep blue background, white and green text reads: "All Aboard. The community rail podcast connecting people and places. Community Rail Network. Listen now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Inspiring stories. Real impact. Stronger communities. Better rail for all. Follow, listen, get involved. www.communityrail.org.uk." The images on the right-hand side show a microphone with sound waves emanating from it, and a train with 'Community Rail Network' written on it speeding through towns and countryside.
Community Rail Network retweeted
💖 We’re proud to support #CommunityRail's latest campaign #TracksAndTrails, encouraging people to explore new places by walking, wheeling, and cycling with the train as the perfect starting point.
📲 See ideas here: scenicrailbritain.com/campai…
ALT A Class 380 train on the approach to Howwood.
Community Rail Network retweeted
And the winners are... Remember our Photo Competition? We wanted your best pics of Beccles. Here they are! Winners chosen by @BecclesCouncil. They're on display at the station & include the River Waveney/St Michaels church/more, and all the seasons. Thanks to all who entered!
Community Rail Network retweeted
It's #nationalcheesetoastieday! Gooey cheese oozing out of crispy toast. Delicious 😍. Cheese toasties are always on the menu at the Water Tower Cafe #Haltwhistle #railwaystation so come along & try one. The cafe is open from 9am Wednesdays to Mondays
Community Rail Network retweeted
Coming soon... book launch of "Dreams In Blue"! Saturday 21st November at 2pm in the Gallery. Author Colin Turbett will be giving a talk about the Blue Trains and the social history surrounding their introduction. Copies of the book will be available on the day to be signed.
Community Rail Network retweeted
From the rugged peaks of Snowdonia to the sweeping coastlines of Pembrokeshire, #Wales is a land of breathtaking beauty 🏴
But what if you could explore its wonders without a car? 🛤️
Step off the train and straight into nature 🌱 #TracksAndTrails scenicrailbritain.com/inspir…
Transport for Greater Manchester is proudly sponsoring our #TracksAndTrails campaign, celebrating the fantastic walking, wheeling and cycling routes accessible by rail🚉
Here's how you can use the @BeeNetwork to explore new places and find amazing walks➡️ beeactive.tfgm.com/walking/
Community Rail Network retweeted
Our Play Together on Pedals programme has helped 8,000+ children across Scotland build confidence, resilience and independence through inclusive cycling sessions. Because learning to ride is about so much more than balancing on wheels!
🔗 cyclinguk.org/project/play-p…
Community Rail Network retweeted
We are delighted to have received confirmation of @transportgovuk @CommunityRail re-accreditation. New directors recruited to get involved with our projects linking local communities & railways. We're feeling lots of positivity 😃
Community Rail Network retweeted
👻 Irlam station is getting into the spooky spirit 🎃
Happy Halloween! 👻🕷️🕸️
#NorthernTrains #HappyHalloween
Community Rail Network retweeted
26 November is World Sustainable Transport Day, designated by the UN in 2023.
This month, we're exploring what that means for how we move.
➡️ worldsustainabletransportday…
#TransportDay #WorldSustainableTransportDay
Community Rail Network retweeted
Did you know that Welling Station has become a @BumblebeeTrust Community Hub?
Yesterday afternoon we teamed up with Mark from Welling Station, @GoodGymBexley & Tilly from @BumblebeeTrust to plant a large variety of bee friendly plug plants on the embankment by platform two
Community Rail Network retweeted
Scotland’s epic landscapes are made for exploring 🏞️
Whether you’re walking through ancient woodlands or meandering through historic towns, #Scotland walking and wheeling routes are perfect for discovering the great outdoors.
➡️🚶♀️ #TracksAndTrails scenicrailbritain.com/inspir…
Community Rail Network retweeted
If you like the outdoors you'll love our station-to-station walk from @greateranglia #Beccles to Oulton Broad South. 9.5 miles that follows part of The Angles Way alongside the scenic River Waveney on the way to fantastic @SWTCarltonMarsh
#TracksAndTrails
eastsuffolklines.co.uk/walks
Community Rail Network retweeted
Pupils from Broadstone Hall Primary School came down to Reddish South Station today to see their 3 specially designed posters unveiled on the station at our Halloween event. Cllrs Rachel Wise & David Wilson did the honours and thanked all the children for the wonderful designs
Community Rail Network retweeted
Celebrating @ScenicRailBrit #TracksAndTrails campaign, today we share active travel ideas from our 4 #RailToTrail @forestofbowland #GatewayStations (Wennington - Bentham - Clapham - Giggleswick)
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