Community Rail Network
@communityrail.bsky.social
Championing the community rail movement 🙌
Connecting people and their railways 🫂
Creating inclusive, empowered, sustainable, healthy communities 🌍💚
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Connecting people and their railways 🫂
Creating inclusive, empowered, sustainable, healthy communities 🌍💚
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#CommunityRailWrapped is BACK! 🥳
As January began, so did #Railway200. Our members 'waved in' the landmark year across social media, kicking off 12 months of activity honouring rail's remarkable past, its role today, and its importance for a sustainable and connected future 🚂🧵
As January began, so did #Railway200. Our members 'waved in' the landmark year across social media, kicking off 12 months of activity honouring rail's remarkable past, its role today, and its importance for a sustainable and connected future 🚂🧵
December 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM
#CommunityRailWrapped is BACK! 🥳
As January began, so did #Railway200. Our members 'waved in' the landmark year across social media, kicking off 12 months of activity honouring rail's remarkable past, its role today, and its importance for a sustainable and connected future 🚂🧵
As January began, so did #Railway200. Our members 'waved in' the landmark year across social media, kicking off 12 months of activity honouring rail's remarkable past, its role today, and its importance for a sustainable and connected future 🚂🧵
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Today we launch our #ScenicRailWinter campaign! ❄
Over the next two weeks, we’ll be sharing suggestions for winter adventures, alongside stunning seasonal images of our railways, curated by #CommunityRail.
Keep an eye on our feed or take a sneak peak here: scenicrailbritain.com/campaigns/sc...
Over the next two weeks, we’ll be sharing suggestions for winter adventures, alongside stunning seasonal images of our railways, curated by #CommunityRail.
Keep an eye on our feed or take a sneak peak here: scenicrailbritain.com/campaigns/sc...
December 1, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Today we launch our #ScenicRailWinter campaign! ❄
Over the next two weeks, we’ll be sharing suggestions for winter adventures, alongside stunning seasonal images of our railways, curated by #CommunityRail.
Keep an eye on our feed or take a sneak peak here: scenicrailbritain.com/campaigns/sc...
Over the next two weeks, we’ll be sharing suggestions for winter adventures, alongside stunning seasonal images of our railways, curated by #CommunityRail.
Keep an eye on our feed or take a sneak peak here: scenicrailbritain.com/campaigns/sc...
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TWO WEEKS TO GO!
Make sure you see our co-produced #Railway200 exhibition, 'The south coast's forgotten railway workers', whilst it's at the University of Portsmouth - on until 15 December 2025!
There's more on the exhibition here:
www.railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk/finding-the-...
Make sure you see our co-produced #Railway200 exhibition, 'The south coast's forgotten railway workers', whilst it's at the University of Portsmouth - on until 15 December 2025!
There's more on the exhibition here:
www.railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk/finding-the-...
December 1, 2025 at 11:45 AM
TWO WEEKS TO GO!
Make sure you see our co-produced #Railway200 exhibition, 'The south coast's forgotten railway workers', whilst it's at the University of Portsmouth - on until 15 December 2025!
There's more on the exhibition here:
www.railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk/finding-the-...
Make sure you see our co-produced #Railway200 exhibition, 'The south coast's forgotten railway workers', whilst it's at the University of Portsmouth - on until 15 December 2025!
There's more on the exhibition here:
www.railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk/finding-the-...
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It's 1st December so #Winter has officially started. #Soup season has started!
Check out the freshly made, tasty soup on offer at the Water Tower Cafe #Haltwhistle. The cafe is open 10am-3pm every day (except Tuesdays)
Check out the freshly made, tasty soup on offer at the Water Tower Cafe #Haltwhistle. The cafe is open 10am-3pm every day (except Tuesdays)
December 1, 2025 at 12:04 PM
It's 1st December so #Winter has officially started. #Soup season has started!
Check out the freshly made, tasty soup on offer at the Water Tower Cafe #Haltwhistle. The cafe is open 10am-3pm every day (except Tuesdays)
Check out the freshly made, tasty soup on offer at the Water Tower Cafe #Haltwhistle. The cafe is open 10am-3pm every day (except Tuesdays)
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We love to see initiatives like this one from @reading_buses - free bus travel so you can do your Christmas shopping!
Is your area doing something similar?
www.reading-buses.co.uk/free-bus-tra...
Is your area doing something similar?
www.reading-buses.co.uk/free-bus-tra...
Free bus travel this December
Free travel in Wokingham, West Berkshire, Bracknell Forest, Slough and Windsor & Maidenhead on selected dates this November and December
www.reading-buses.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 1:27 PM
We love to see initiatives like this one from @reading_buses - free bus travel so you can do your Christmas shopping!
Is your area doing something similar?
www.reading-buses.co.uk/free-bus-tra...
Is your area doing something similar?
www.reading-buses.co.uk/free-bus-tra...
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A lovely time in #Beccles yesterday evening for the Beccles Christmas Fayre & Lights Switch on. Lots of folks came by train; it was fantastic to meet you at Beccles station & hand out gift bags to the little ones!
@suffolksnaps.bsky.social
@communityrail.bsky.social
@eastsuffolkone.bsky.social
@suffolksnaps.bsky.social
@communityrail.bsky.social
@eastsuffolkone.bsky.social
November 29, 2025 at 5:16 PM
A lovely time in #Beccles yesterday evening for the Beccles Christmas Fayre & Lights Switch on. Lots of folks came by train; it was fantastic to meet you at Beccles station & hand out gift bags to the little ones!
@suffolksnaps.bsky.social
@communityrail.bsky.social
@eastsuffolkone.bsky.social
@suffolksnaps.bsky.social
@communityrail.bsky.social
@eastsuffolkone.bsky.social
Did you know? 💭
It's #NationalTreeWeek AND #ProtectOurPlanetDay 🌍
The fantastic partnership between Network Rail and The Tree Council means that more is being done to safeguard wildlife connectivity and preserve our railways' natural heritage 🌳⬇️
It's #NationalTreeWeek AND #ProtectOurPlanetDay 🌍
The fantastic partnership between Network Rail and The Tree Council means that more is being done to safeguard wildlife connectivity and preserve our railways' natural heritage 🌳⬇️
Our work with Network Rail - Tree Council Members and Partnerships
Working together for a better railway for nature. With 20,000 miles of track, which are home to more than six million trees, Network Rail is the guardian of one of Britain’s most important wildlife…
treecouncil.org.uk
November 30, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Did you know? 💭
It's #NationalTreeWeek AND #ProtectOurPlanetDay 🌍
The fantastic partnership between Network Rail and The Tree Council means that more is being done to safeguard wildlife connectivity and preserve our railways' natural heritage 🌳⬇️
It's #NationalTreeWeek AND #ProtectOurPlanetDay 🌍
The fantastic partnership between Network Rail and The Tree Council means that more is being done to safeguard wildlife connectivity and preserve our railways' natural heritage 🌳⬇️
#CommunityRail brings you #TracksAndTrails 🌄
Walking, wheeling and train travel is a refreshing and sustainable way to explore the South East of England's coastlines, countryside and communities.
Discover more ⬇️
Walking, wheeling and train travel is a refreshing and sustainable way to explore the South East of England's coastlines, countryside and communities.
Discover more ⬇️
South East walking and wheeling - Scenic Rail Britain
Discover the joy of South East walking and wheeling, a refreshing way to explore the region’s coastlines, countryside, and communities, while travelling sustainably.
scenicrailbritain.com
November 29, 2025 at 8:30 AM
#CommunityRail brings you #TracksAndTrails 🌄
Walking, wheeling and train travel is a refreshing and sustainable way to explore the South East of England's coastlines, countryside and communities.
Discover more ⬇️
Walking, wheeling and train travel is a refreshing and sustainable way to explore the South East of England's coastlines, countryside and communities.
Discover more ⬇️
Congrats to Alex Hynes on his appointment as chief exec of DFTO. Alex has been a long-standing advocate for #CommunityRail & we look forward to working with him to help shape a more integrated & community-responsive rail system through #GreatBritishRailways. dft-newsroom.prgloo.com/news/alex-hy...
Alex Hynes named as new CEO of DfT Operator
New Chief Executive will join DFTO to lead pivotal phase as more train companies come into public ownership Appointment marks next chapter as Government moves closer to establishment of Great British…
dft-newsroom.prgloo.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Congrats to Alex Hynes on his appointment as chief exec of DFTO. Alex has been a long-standing advocate for #CommunityRail & we look forward to working with him to help shape a more integrated & community-responsive rail system through #GreatBritishRailways. dft-newsroom.prgloo.com/news/alex-hy...
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The station adoption group, Friends of Corbridge Station, have used their creative skills to build this #railway inspired🎄featuring in the #Corbridge #ChristmasTree Festival.
Can you spot the semaphore signal, @railway200.bsky.social & @northernrail.bsky.social bunting, Arlo's rail safety book 🚂🎫?
Can you spot the semaphore signal, @railway200.bsky.social & @northernrail.bsky.social bunting, Arlo's rail safety book 🚂🎫?
November 26, 2025 at 8:03 PM
The station adoption group, Friends of Corbridge Station, have used their creative skills to build this #railway inspired🎄featuring in the #Corbridge #ChristmasTree Festival.
Can you spot the semaphore signal, @railway200.bsky.social & @northernrail.bsky.social bunting, Arlo's rail safety book 🚂🎫?
Can you spot the semaphore signal, @railway200.bsky.social & @northernrail.bsky.social bunting, Arlo's rail safety book 🚂🎫?
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Have you seen the photo collage @ Ipswich station? It's the work of Leah Payne, a Creative Arts student @ Suffolk New College. There are images of the port/River Orwell made available by Ipswich Maritime Trust. The project was funded by East Suffolk Lines Community Rail Partnership & Greater Anglia.
November 27, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Have you seen the photo collage @ Ipswich station? It's the work of Leah Payne, a Creative Arts student @ Suffolk New College. There are images of the port/River Orwell made available by Ipswich Maritime Trust. The project was funded by East Suffolk Lines Community Rail Partnership & Greater Anglia.
In case you missed it 👀
The next leg of the route for the #Railway200 Exhibition Train has been announced 🚂
'Inspiration' will continue its UK tour in 2026, visiting Preston, Cambridge, Hampshire and many more places 🗓️
The next leg of the route for the #Railway200 Exhibition Train has been announced 🚂
'Inspiration' will continue its UK tour in 2026, visiting Preston, Cambridge, Hampshire and many more places 🗓️
All aboard! 16 new dates announced for ‘brilliant’ exhibition train celebrating 200 years of rail
A free, family-friendly exhibition train celebrating 200 years of the modern railway has added 16 new dates to its year-long tour.
railway200.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 7:55 AM
In case you missed it 👀
The next leg of the route for the #Railway200 Exhibition Train has been announced 🚂
'Inspiration' will continue its UK tour in 2026, visiting Preston, Cambridge, Hampshire and many more places 🗓️
The next leg of the route for the #Railway200 Exhibition Train has been announced 🚂
'Inspiration' will continue its UK tour in 2026, visiting Preston, Cambridge, Hampshire and many more places 🗓️
#CommunityRail is all about connecting communities with rail: promoting social inclusion, sustainable tourism & access to opportunity.
This #WorldSustainableTransportDay, discover the impact #CommunityRail is making at a local level to spearhead change 🌍
This #WorldSustainableTransportDay, discover the impact #CommunityRail is making at a local level to spearhead change 🌍
What is community rail? - Community Rail Network
Find out about the different ways this grassroots, community-led movement engages people with railways and stations.
communityrail.org.uk
November 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM
#CommunityRail is all about connecting communities with rail: promoting social inclusion, sustainable tourism & access to opportunity.
This #WorldSustainableTransportDay, discover the impact #CommunityRail is making at a local level to spearhead change 🌍
This #WorldSustainableTransportDay, discover the impact #CommunityRail is making at a local level to spearhead change 🌍
We were delighted to attend a Parliamentary Reception earlier this week, celebrating the launch of the 'Breaking Down Barriers' impact report - a collaboration between Greater Anglia and The Purpose Coalition 📚
Read the report here ↪️ www.purpose-coalition.org/impact-repor...
Read the report here ↪️ www.purpose-coalition.org/impact-repor...
November 26, 2025 at 2:57 PM
We were delighted to attend a Parliamentary Reception earlier this week, celebrating the launch of the 'Breaking Down Barriers' impact report - a collaboration between Greater Anglia and The Purpose Coalition 📚
Read the report here ↪️ www.purpose-coalition.org/impact-repor...
Read the report here ↪️ www.purpose-coalition.org/impact-repor...
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Scores of passengers have been given a message of love with knitted white hearts for White Ribbon Day.
The knitted and crocheted hearts offered a gesture of care to passengers, railway staff and businesses in Eastbourne and Hastings.
@whiteribbonuk.bsky.social @communityrail.bsky.social
The knitted and crocheted hearts offered a gesture of care to passengers, railway staff and businesses in Eastbourne and Hastings.
@whiteribbonuk.bsky.social @communityrail.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Scores of passengers have been given a message of love with knitted white hearts for White Ribbon Day.
The knitted and crocheted hearts offered a gesture of care to passengers, railway staff and businesses in Eastbourne and Hastings.
@whiteribbonuk.bsky.social @communityrail.bsky.social
The knitted and crocheted hearts offered a gesture of care to passengers, railway staff and businesses in Eastbourne and Hastings.
@whiteribbonuk.bsky.social @communityrail.bsky.social
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A splendid morning in #Woodbridge made all that much brighter by Mark and the team of volunteer station adopters. They're the folks who plant and care for the lovely floral displays you see at the station all year round.
@communityrail.bsky.social
@timimu.bsky.social
@suffolksnaps.bsky.social
@communityrail.bsky.social
@timimu.bsky.social
@suffolksnaps.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 3:42 PM
A splendid morning in #Woodbridge made all that much brighter by Mark and the team of volunteer station adopters. They're the folks who plant and care for the lovely floral displays you see at the station all year round.
@communityrail.bsky.social
@timimu.bsky.social
@suffolksnaps.bsky.social
@communityrail.bsky.social
@timimu.bsky.social
@suffolksnaps.bsky.social
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Today is not just #Budget day, it's also UN World #SustainableTransport Day.
We're calling on the Government to support public and shared transport, walking, wheeling and cycling, which have all these benefits and more.
We're calling on the Government to support public and shared transport, walking, wheeling and cycling, which have all these benefits and more.
November 26, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Today is not just #Budget day, it's also UN World #SustainableTransport Day.
We're calling on the Government to support public and shared transport, walking, wheeling and cycling, which have all these benefits and more.
We're calling on the Government to support public and shared transport, walking, wheeling and cycling, which have all these benefits and more.
"A vital aspect of #CommunityRail is providing a voice for local communities, helping the railway to work in partnership with communities to move the railway into the future."
Listen to our chief exec on #Railway200's Great Rail Tales 🎧 railway200.co.uk/podcast/jool...
Listen to our chief exec on #Railway200's Great Rail Tales 🎧 railway200.co.uk/podcast/jool...
Jools Townsend - Giving communities a voice through the Community Rail Network
Jools Townsend, Chief Executive of the Community Rail Network explains the important history, evolution and contribution of the Community Rail Network to our relationship with the railways.
railway200.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 4:33 PM
"A vital aspect of #CommunityRail is providing a voice for local communities, helping the railway to work in partnership with communities to move the railway into the future."
Listen to our chief exec on #Railway200's Great Rail Tales 🎧 railway200.co.uk/podcast/jool...
Listen to our chief exec on #Railway200's Great Rail Tales 🎧 railway200.co.uk/podcast/jool...
Letting sexism slide puts women and girls at risk.
This #WhiteRibbonDay, we're calling on organisations and individuals to join the #WeSpeakUp promise, to create a world where everyone is safe, equal and respected.
Learn more ⬇️ vimeo.com/1135748393?f...
This #WhiteRibbonDay, we're calling on organisations and individuals to join the #WeSpeakUp promise, to create a world where everyone is safe, equal and respected.
Learn more ⬇️ vimeo.com/1135748393?f...
We Speak Up
This is "We Speak Up" by Pic PR Clients on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
vimeo.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Letting sexism slide puts women and girls at risk.
This #WhiteRibbonDay, we're calling on organisations and individuals to join the #WeSpeakUp promise, to create a world where everyone is safe, equal and respected.
Learn more ⬇️ vimeo.com/1135748393?f...
This #WhiteRibbonDay, we're calling on organisations and individuals to join the #WeSpeakUp promise, to create a world where everyone is safe, equal and respected.
Learn more ⬇️ vimeo.com/1135748393?f...
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ℹ️ Today White Ribbon Day, 3 staff teams set off from Ashford, Chatham & Ramsgate on a #RaceTheDark challenge
to shine a light on everyday precautions women take to feel safe at night and call on men to be part of the solution to end violence against women & girls.
#WeSpeakUp
to shine a light on everyday precautions women take to feel safe at night and call on men to be part of the solution to end violence against women & girls.
#WeSpeakUp
November 25, 2025 at 8:29 AM
ℹ️ Today White Ribbon Day, 3 staff teams set off from Ashford, Chatham & Ramsgate on a #RaceTheDark challenge
to shine a light on everyday precautions women take to feel safe at night and call on men to be part of the solution to end violence against women & girls.
#WeSpeakUp
to shine a light on everyday precautions women take to feel safe at night and call on men to be part of the solution to end violence against women & girls.
#WeSpeakUp
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Xmas Lights Switch-On Events.
Beccles Fri 28/11: Panto/street food/music/kiddie rides. Lowestoft Sat 29/11: Panto/stalls/entertainment/nativity play/decorate the tree.
Rail tix £5 adults/£3 kids. Return on any train. Book now! railplus.greateranglia.co.uk/categories/c...
@suffolksnaps.bsky.social
Beccles Fri 28/11: Panto/street food/music/kiddie rides. Lowestoft Sat 29/11: Panto/stalls/entertainment/nativity play/decorate the tree.
Rail tix £5 adults/£3 kids. Return on any train. Book now! railplus.greateranglia.co.uk/categories/c...
@suffolksnaps.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Xmas Lights Switch-On Events.
Beccles Fri 28/11: Panto/street food/music/kiddie rides. Lowestoft Sat 29/11: Panto/stalls/entertainment/nativity play/decorate the tree.
Rail tix £5 adults/£3 kids. Return on any train. Book now! railplus.greateranglia.co.uk/categories/c...
@suffolksnaps.bsky.social
Beccles Fri 28/11: Panto/street food/music/kiddie rides. Lowestoft Sat 29/11: Panto/stalls/entertainment/nativity play/decorate the tree.
Rail tix £5 adults/£3 kids. Return on any train. Book now! railplus.greateranglia.co.uk/categories/c...
@suffolksnaps.bsky.social
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We are supporting @nlcrp.bsky.social and train company Northern in their efforts, engaging with communities to maximise the benefits of the #NorthumberlandLine for all
Did you catch the Breakfast Show on @Koastradio.co.uk this morning? It was great to talk about all things Northumberland Line! Want to know more about Northumberland Line Community Rail Partnership? Drop us a message!
November 25, 2025 at 11:26 AM
We are supporting @nlcrp.bsky.social and train company Northern in their efforts, engaging with communities to maximise the benefits of the #NorthumberlandLine for all
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📢 NEWS: Cycling journeys up 43% over the past six years to 1.5 million a day 🚲
📈A new report from TfL show's that London is now well on its way to becoming a cycling megacity: bit.ly/3JY2NKi
What's next? Outer London! Time to join up that cycle network @mayoroflondon.bsky.social 👀
📈A new report from TfL show's that London is now well on its way to becoming a cycling megacity: bit.ly/3JY2NKi
What's next? Outer London! Time to join up that cycle network @mayoroflondon.bsky.social 👀
November 25, 2025 at 12:31 PM
📢 NEWS: Cycling journeys up 43% over the past six years to 1.5 million a day 🚲
📈A new report from TfL show's that London is now well on its way to becoming a cycling megacity: bit.ly/3JY2NKi
What's next? Outer London! Time to join up that cycle network @mayoroflondon.bsky.social 👀
📈A new report from TfL show's that London is now well on its way to becoming a cycling megacity: bit.ly/3JY2NKi
What's next? Outer London! Time to join up that cycle network @mayoroflondon.bsky.social 👀
We welcome the news of a #RailFares freeze. In #CommunityRail, we see the incredible impact for people, places & planet when public transport is affordable, accessible & inclusive, & we hope this step forms part of a wider shift to climate & community-friendly transport. www.gov.uk/government/n...
First rail freeze in 30 years to ease the cost of living
Rail fares frozen for the first time in 30 years in historic intervention to deliver real savings for millions of commuters.
www.gov.uk
November 24, 2025 at 1:50 PM
We welcome the news of a #RailFares freeze. In #CommunityRail, we see the incredible impact for people, places & planet when public transport is affordable, accessible & inclusive, & we hope this step forms part of a wider shift to climate & community-friendly transport. www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Yesterday we took part in Greater Anglia's Community Rail conference celebrating fantastic projects that bring the railway closer to the communities it serves: station art installations/educational initiatives with young people/integrated transport/station adopters lovely floral displays/gardens.
November 22, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Yesterday we took part in Greater Anglia's Community Rail conference celebrating fantastic projects that bring the railway closer to the communities it serves: station art installations/educational initiatives with young people/integrated transport/station adopters lovely floral displays/gardens.