Community Rail Network

30/05/2026

There are just 2 days to go until our sixth , sponsored by Rail Delivery Group 🥳

Do you want a sneak peek at some of the incredible events and activities that our members and partners have planned? 👀

Take a look ➡️ https://communityrail.org.uk/events-and-campaigns/community-rail-week/

29/05/2026

The Government has set out a proposed policy for the design of the new (GBR) licence.

A policy paper published by the Department for Transport (DfT) outlines the developing structure, scope, and illustrative content areas for the licence, and how it fits into the wider GBR accountability framework.

Read more here: https://communityrail.org.uk/government-sets-out-design-for-great-british-railways-licence/

29/05/2026

It’s official - the countdown to has begun! ⏰

We can't wait to share all the inspiring ways brings people together, fosters inclusion and ensures that everyone can access and enjoy rail travel.

Who's excited?🎉 Rail Delivery Group

💻👉 https://communityrail.org.uk/events-and-campaigns/community-rail-week/

26/05/2026

⏰ 6 days to go ⏰

is nearly here!

Take a look at our online map to see the huge variety of events and activities taking place across Britain from 1-7 June 🗺️➡️ https://communityrail.org.uk/activities/

Will you be hosting and/or attending a special event or activity? 🗯️

22/05/2026

Our Community Rail News bulletin is the one-stop-shop for all the latest news from across 📢

Sign up today to receive the next edition on 27 May - jam-packed with updates from us and the latest inspiring initiatives from our members ↪️💌 https://communityrail.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=022070f554c80046b4597d389&id=c3b0a2b651

21/05/2026

is all about developing road safety awareness and reducing the number of cars at the school gates.

Healthier children, cleaner air and safer streets create benefits for everybody 🙌

Will your young ones be walking or wheeling to school tomorrow? 🚸 Living Streets

20/05/2026

is empowering more people to travel with confidence 🤝

As part of our Travelling with Confidence project, funded by the Motability Foundation, we have been offering small grants to accredited community rail partnerships to set up initiatives in their local areas.

Kent Community Rail Partnership worked with a local college to co-produce a rail familiarisation trip, empowering young people with special educational needs and disabilities to travel confidently 🙌 🚉

19/05/2026

This , discover how initiatives such as Esk Valley Railway Development Company's Forget-Me-Not trains are supporting those living with dementia and their families and carers, so everyone can enjoy inclusive 🫶 Northern BBC Songs of Praise BBC iPlayer

The Rev Kate Bottley explores the joys and challenges of being a carer by joining a special train that aims to give a fun day out for people living with dementia and their carers.

18/05/2026

Funding alert 📢

Accredited partnerships in England and Wales are invited to apply for the 2026-27 Community Rail Development Fund, intended to support projects and activities set out in a CRP’s annual plans.

Full details here:

We administer a number of grant schemes on behalf of national and regional government and some train operators.

17/05/2026

Be sure to tune into BBC Songs of Praise at 1pm!

Today's episode will feature Esk Valley Railway's incredible Forget-Me-Not trains, an initiative that has brought such joy to so many people 💙

This is - bringing people together, connecting communities with railways and stations, and making rail accessible, inclusive and enjoyable for all. Northern

12/05/2026

We're so proud to see this initiative from Robin Hood Line CRP and East Midlands Railway during 💙

is all about connection - and what better way to create safe spaces and encourage conversations than with music, communities and trains.

BBC Nottingham