Community Rail flourishing

DESPITE the pandemic, the Community Rail Network continues to grow and flourish, with 74 partnerships, 8,500 volunteers and 1,000 station ‘friends’ groups helping promote rail travel, economic development and tourism across the country.

Community rail groups engage people with their local railways and stations, working with train operators, local authorities, and other partners to bring people together.

Activities range from maintaining station gardens and providing face coverings for key workers to donating to food banks and promoting rail travel, heritage and tourism.