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Photo courtesy of Community Rail Lancashire and Avanti West Coast showing an older lady reading from the '100 More Women, 100 More Stories' booklet at a special launch event at Preston Station on International Women's Day in March 2024.

It’s important to celebrate this progress, but there’s still work to do to tackle stereotypes, bias and discrimination.

The good news is #CommunityRail will keep playing its part, working with local communities and our partners across transport to help build a safer, fairer & more connected future.

🚉 Working with transport partners to take a community-first approach to tackling violence against women and girls

📢 Celebrating women’s contributions to our railways and championing diverse voices and ideas

#CommunityRail #InternationalWomensDay

That looks like:

🚺 Listening to women and girls about their experiences of travelling on public transport

🤝 Helping people overcome barriers to travel through train trips, confidence workshops and practical improvements at stations

#CommunityRail #InternationalWomensDay

Photo courtesy of Southeast Communities Rail Partnership that shows a group of people - a mix of CRP staff and Great Western Railway Staff - at a stand at Reading Station on White Ribbon Day in November 2025.

The same is true in transport. Across #CommunityRail, there’s real momentum to create a more inclusive transport system, with our members leading the way, helping people in their communities access opportunities in ways that feel safe, welcoming and sustainable. #InternationalWomensDay

Photo courtesy of Community Rail Lancashire showing a group of women wearing hijab during an Eid event as part of Community Rail Week 2024. The woman at the front is holding a pledge card that reads: "We're connecting communities by rail."

This year’s #InternationalWomensDay theme, ‘Give to Gain’, reminds us that when we give women opportunities, support and recognition, everyone benefits. We gain fresh perspectives, stronger communities, and a more inclusive future.

🧵⬇️ #CommunityRail

OldRailwayAccidents (@rwldproject.bsky.social) This year #Portsmouth celebrates 100 years of city status! There's plenty going on - not least our 'Portsmouth Area Railway Pasts' exhibition! On at the Portsmouth History Centre, Central Library,…

Do head down to #Portsmouth Central Library & the Portsmouth History Centre to check out this exhibition!

On until 25 April!

#Portsmouth100 #Hampshire

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#InternationalWomensDay2026 and we're celebrating all the women who work with us in #CommunityRail, some of whom are shown on the image. Our own Rail partnership Rail Officer Rachel, Volunteers, station adopters and staff from the railway

A lovely bunch of folks took part in our free station walk this past Friday! 46 humans/2 dogs made the trek from #Lowestoft to Oulton Broad South; many continued to Carlton Marshes café. It's one of the most interesting walks we do, the landscape changes every few minutes.
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To celebrate World Book Day 2026, TransPennine Express Trains have installed community book swaps at some of their stations, including Hull Paragon and Scarborough!
Take a book to read on the train and leave one that you have read for others to enjoy.
#worldbookday #worldbookday2026

What a successful day we had at the Scarborough Expo! There was lots of interest in our line, especially this year's Forget-Me-Not Dementia Trains, starting on Wednesday 15th April. Our friends from Yorkshire Coast CRP shared their stand with us and we made many new contacts and useful connections.

East Lothian - Scenic Rail Britain Experience 25 miles of picturesque Scottish countryside as you travel along the East Lothian Line.

Stunning Scotland should definitely be on your future travel list 🗺️

Take the train from the vibrant capital, along the East Lothian line, and you’ll soon be enjoying picturesque views as you head towards the seaside town of North Berwick. #DaysOutByRail

Halfway through the week on a super sunny Wednesday in East Suffolk. The daffodils on the concourse at Lowestoft station look fantastic and it's all thanks to the station adopter volunteers.

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@communityrail.bsky.social
@eastsuffolkone.bsky.social

Sustainable Transport Alliance - Community Rail Network Find out how we work with other third sector partners to advance and champion sustainable, inclusive travel.

Did you know?

We are a partner of the Sustainable Transport Alliance, working to advance and champion sustainable, inclusive travel.

Learn more this #WorldNGODay 👇

Fringe activities - Community Rail Network Explore supporting events and creative experiences on offer from our headline partner, East Midlands Railway, and the local community rail groups.

There are just 3 weeks to go until our Awards 🎉

If you’re attending, why not consider booking a few days in the region?

Our headline partner East Midlands Railway and local CRPs are providing a programme of supporting activities surrounding the main event 🚉

Bright orange graphic. Text in white reads: "Grand Central Community Fund. Applications are open until 1st March 2026." Illustrations show four people, including a young girl and a man in a wheelchair, against the backdrop of a heart.

Funding alert 📣

Is your #CommunityRail group located within 5 miles of a Grand Central station, with an idea for a project around sustainability, wellbeing or inclusion?

If so, you're eligible to apply for their community fund 💰

Find out more 👉 www.grandcentralrail.com/community/co...

Meteorological Spring is just 6 days away and the flowers at #Ipswich station know it! Aren't they lovely? They were planted and are cared for by rail officer Thalia. You can see them at the memorial garden on the island platform near the tunnel end of the station.
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A red and blue visual with white text and an image of Lord Hendy (Rail Minister) to promote the Urban Transport Next podcast conversation.

How will rail reform and GBR shape the future of Britain’s transport?

Rail Minister Lord Hendy shared his perspectives with us for our latest Urban Transport Next podcast.

🎧 Listen now

urbantransportgroup.org/podcast/urba...

Thanks to AtkinsRéalis for supporting our podcast.

Photo courtesy of Penistone Line Partnership showing a bustling Northern train carriage, with lots of people looking at maps and leaflets, drinking coffee and planning out their day trip. Taken during a Community Rail Week activity in 2024.

Accessible tourism matters.

By engaging & empowering communities, #CommunityRail helps to break down barriers & support more people to choose green, inclusive transport to access incredible landmarks, scenery & visitor attractions.

Discover more 👉 #AccessibleAdventures scenicrailbritain.com/about/

Who we are - Community Rail Network As the national membership body for the community rail movement, we advocate for community rail, share its insights, and support our members through membership services and events.

Here at Community Rail Network, we support community-based groups and partnerships to connect people with their railway, delivering social, environmental and economic benefits for communities 🙌

Want to find out more?

Visit our website ⬇️ #CommunityRail

Wales & Borders - Scenic Rail Britain Have an epic adventure as you experience travelling by train through the wonderful landscapes of Wales and Borders.

It's the start of #WalesWeek, a celebration of all things Wales.

There's no better way than train to explore this beautiful country, home to some of the most scenic routes in the world 🛤️

Ditch the car and check out Scenic Rail Britain's suggestions.

Competition launched to find promotional name for the Ipswich to Cambridge Line - Community Rail Network The Ipswich to Cambridge Community Rail Partnership (CRP) and Greater Anglia are launching a competition to find a promotional name for the Ipswich to

The Ipswich to Cambridge CRP is one of our newest #CommunityRail members 🎉

The CRP currently have an important task at hand - choosing an official name!

Do you have a great idea you'd like to put forward?

Find out how you can help 🗳️

Prime Minister announces seven new stations and major rail funding commitment A generational UK Government commitment to modernise Welsh rail is set to support 12,000 jobs across Wales.

Rail news 📢

It's great to see this government commitment to boosting railways across Wales.

Investment in new stations and better services means job creation, connected communities, and more people feeling empowered to use rail to access the opportunities they want. www.gov.uk/government/n...

Train travelling in front of impressive Ely Cathedral along the Hereward Line - Photo: Geraint Hughes

Exploring by train should be easy for everyone. #CommunityRail partnerships & station volunteers across Britain are helping make days out more accessible and welcoming for all, opening up amazing places to more people. Find out more: scenicrailbritain.com/campaigns/ac... #AccessibleAdventures

Home - Muslims In Rail Muslims in Rail (MIR) is a national network of rail industry professionals. Motivated by our faith, we connect, grow and inspire people working or seeking a career in the rail industry. MIR serves as…

We're wishing all those who celebrate a happy start to #Ramadan. May this month bring you peace, blessings and reflection ✨

Why not use the opportunity to learn something new today and discover more about the national Muslims in Rail network? #RamadanMubarak

Photo courtesy of the Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership showing a train travelling along the scenic Looe Valley Line on a stunning summer day.

#GlobalTourismResilienceDay is an important reminder to make minimal environmental impact when exploring new places.

Choose the train for your next adventure to take nothing but memories and leave only footprints behind 🛤️💚 #DaysOutByRail scenicrailbritain.com

📸 Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership

Latest stations added to site Abergavenny (submitted by Jack Kirby) Birmingham New Street (updated) (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Bridgwater (submitted by Paul Webster) Coventry (updated) (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Highbridge & Burnham (submitted by Paul Webster) Lea Hall (submitted by Hazel Nicholson) Newton-le-Willows (submitted by Railway Heritage Trust) Otford Oxford Oxford Parkway Paisley Gilmour Street Perry Barr Plymouth Port Talbot Parkway Queens Park (Glasgow) Shirley…

18 new stations added to the Mainline Station Heritage Artefacts Collection and 2 updated thanks to 4 contributors. Artefacts include a (new to me) platform weighbridge at Weston-super-Mare (© @watfordgap.bsky.social). Inspired to submit a station artefact(s) yourself? Info on how to is in the link.

#AbbeyLineTales 🚂 In the 80s, St Albans Abbey Station was a graffiti‑covered mess - so three locals launched a secret clean‑up mission in the rain, creating accidental abstract art!
Read more 👉 abbeylinecommunityrail.org.uk/railway-200/

Got an Abbey Line tale?
Contact us—we’d love to hear it!

Bus stops really matter, as these Bus Stop Stories show Community matters. Our local communities, our high streets, our shops, services, and the people we share them with – these are the things that bind us together locally. And when there are transport hu...

"Over 1,000 miles, I travelled through 792 bus stops, from as far west as Penzance to as far east as Clacton-on-Sea..."

Read about Michael's week-long bus journey and the #BusStopStories he heard along the way:

bettertransport.org.uk/blog/bus-sto...

The Bentham Line - Scenic Rail Britain Explore the beautiful Bentham Line, nestled in scenic Yorkshire & Lancashire countryside.

Leeds-Morecambe CRP established The Bentham Line as the first dementia-friendly railway in Britain, delivering training, guided tours and support so those living with dementia and their families can enjoy inclusive #DaysOutByRail 💙 #AccessibleAdventures scenicrailbritain.com/lines/bentha...

Photo showing artist Anne Schwegmann-Fielding posing next to the vibrant mosaic in place on a wall at Westerfield Station. The piece includes butterflies, flowers, bumblebees and other insects.

Photo showing artist Anne Schwegmann-Fielding and representatives from the Westerfield Station Adopters and East Suffolk Lines CRP posing next to the vibrant mosaic in place on a wall at Westerfield Station.

Photo showing Westerfield Station volunteers Sandy and Yvonne visiting the workshop to see the roundel as it was being made.

Check out the fantastic new roundel at Westerfield Station 🎨

Entitled ‘Pollinators’ and created from recycled crockery and tiles, the mosaic is inspired by the diverse range of wildlife that can be found in the station garden 🐝🐞 #CommunityRail