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Community Rail Network
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Championing the community rail movement 🙌 Connecting people and their railways 🫂 Creating inclusive, empowered, sustainable, healthy communities 🌍💚 linktr.ee/communityrailnetwork
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Community Rail Network @communityrail.bsky.social · 4h
In case you somehow missed all the excitement...

#Railway200 celebrations were in full swing on 27 Sept, marking the 200th anniversary of the modern railway 🎉

Explore our selection of inspiring Railway 200-themed projects from across #CommunityRail.
Community rail celebrates Railway 200 on 27 September 2025 - Community Rail Network
The Railway 200 celebrations, marking the bicentenary of the modern railway on 27 September 1825, have already been a triumph, with the community rail
communityrail.org.uk
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All On The Board @allontheboard.bsky.social · 12h
Today is World Mental Health Day. It’s a day that should be every day of the year. You are worthwhile, and you deserve to be here.

#WorldMentalHealthDay #WMHD25 #MentalHealth
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Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 6h
Today is World Mental Health Day - let's talk about parents 👩‍👦 Nearly 60% of parents in the UK struggle with their mental health according to UNICEF. Our research reveals that 78% of parents feel happier after going for a walk with their child https://bit.ly/3IfEiHF
A child on roller skates walks hand in hand with a woman wearing jeans and a grey jumper. They are on a residential street.
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Bikeability @bikeabilityuk.bsky.social · 5h
Gear up - #CycleToSchoolWeek is almost here! 🎉

Unlock adventure by choosing pedal power next week.

Pledge to discover somewhere new on your cycle and get pedal ready for independence.

Make your pledge and start exploring 🌍 cycletoschoolweek.com
Graphic for Cycle to School Week, organised by Bikeability and supported by NatWest Rooster Money. The logo is central and reads ‘CYCLE TO SCHOOL WEEK ‘25’ with a cyclist performing a wheelie over the two ‘O’s’. Surrounding are illustrations of children riding various bikes, including a recumbent trike and a bike with a flag. A school building and a traffic light are in the background. Subtext reads: “Pedal ready for independence.”
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walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social @walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social · 4h
We call it people-powered movement. Walking, wheeling and cycling might sound like small actions. But they add up to something much, much bigger.

They ripple out and change everything.
Photo showing a cyclist stopping at a zebra crossing to let a wheelchair user and two pedestrians cross a road. Text reads: Walk Wheel Cycle Trust. For out health. Our wellbeing. Our world.
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Scenic Rail Britain @scenicrailbritain.bsky.social · 2d
The Arun Valley Line has much more to offer than just an easy, sustainable route to Gatwick Airport!

Why not meander along the South Downs Way, past wetlands, thatch cottages and country pubs, to the sunny coastal gem of Littlehampton ☀️
Arun Valley Line - Scenic Rail Britain
Often overlooked due to the area’s busy international airport, the Arun Valley Line has a lot more to offer than just a gateway to overseas.
scenicrailbritain.com
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Tyne Valley Community Rail Partnership @tvcrp.bsky.social · 1d
Tickets are on sale for a talk by the Robert Stephenson Trust on 16 Oct in the Old Booking Hall #Haltwhistle followed by a meal in the Water Tower Café. Learn about Stephenson's rise to eminence as an engineer from humble beginnings in #Tyneside
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Abbey Line Community Rail Partnership @abbeylinecrp.bsky.social · 1d
*** Celebrating Young Voices Along the Abbey Line ***
Lovely afternoon spent with Mandeville primary school in St Albans as part of the Rhymes on the Line project. A joy to see their proud faces 😊
#CommunityRail #CreativeProjects
@stalbansarts.bsky.social
More here 👇
Rhymes on the Line
Celebrating Young Voices Along the Abbey Line…
abbeylinecommunityrail.org.uk
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Highland Main Line CRP @hmlcrp.bsky.social · 1d
Railway 200 exhibition train “Inspiration” at Boat of Garten Station on 16th & 17th October. Explore fascinating interactive
displays on board. Free tickets must be booked
in advance online at www.railway200.co.uk #HML #RAILWAY200
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Community Rail Network @communityrail.bsky.social · 4h
In case you somehow missed all the excitement...

#Railway200 celebrations were in full swing on 27 Sept, marking the 200th anniversary of the modern railway 🎉

Explore our selection of inspiring Railway 200-themed projects from across #CommunityRail.
Community rail celebrates Railway 200 on 27 September 2025 - Community Rail Network
The Railway 200 celebrations, marking the bicentenary of the modern railway on 27 September 1825, have already been a triumph, with the community rail
communityrail.org.uk
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Community Rail Network @communityrail.bsky.social · 18h
WE'RE HIRING 📢

Could you be our new Travelling with Confidence programme coordinator?

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to lead this project, engaging and empowering disabled people and promoting independent mobility using rail ➡️
Job vacancies - Community Rail Network
Work with us! Check out our vacancies here.
communityrail.org.uk
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Community Rail Network @communityrail.bsky.social · 1d
A big part of how #CommunityRail Partnerships can protect and secure wider funding is by evidencing their incredible impact and value.

Don’t forget, we offer a free tool for members to help you do just that ✅

Find out how to get set up on Impact 👇
Impact reporting tool - Community Rail Network
Demonstrate and evidence the positive outcomes your work is achieving with our Impact tool.
communityrail.org.uk
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Community Rail Network @communityrail.bsky.social · 1d
Partnership announcement 🎉

We have partnered with Grand Central Rail to support their Station Ambassador programme. This exciting collaboration is all about creating new opportunities in Bradford whilst bringing GCR closer to the #CommunityRail movement.
Station Ambassadors - Our Community | Grand Central Rail
No booking fees
www.grandcentralrail.com
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Scenic Rail Britain @scenicrailbritain.bsky.social · 4d
It's #InternationalWalkToSchoolMonth 🚸

With our #CommunityRail friends, we encourage more people to consider how they can switch everyday journeys from the car to greener, healthier options.

Will you be embracing #ActiveTravel for your next school run? 💚
Photo showing a group of people about to board a Northern train at Bradford Forster Square Station.
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Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line @foscl.bsky.social · 2d
This Saturday we'll be walking 11 miles from Horton to Settle visiting the beautiful limestone country through the enchanting landscape of Crummackdale.

Leaving Horton at 10:30

For more details click here foscl.org.uk/guided-walks
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Flight Free UK @flightfreeuk.bsky.social · 2d
We are coming to Glasgow! Join us on 30th October for our event 'Travel, flying and the climate crisis'. Travel inspiration and helpful facts from climate scientists, flight-free travellers and behaviour change experts. Book now: www.tickettailor.com/events/fligh...
Picture shows someone sitting on a rock looking at the sea. Text says, Flight Free UK presents Travel, flying and the climate crisis (Glasgow), a community event about how we can reimagine travel, and why we must. 30th October 7-8.45pm. Townhead Village Hall, 60 St Mungo Avenue, G4 0PL
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Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 3d
We're proud to support #Walktober with @gojauntly.bsky.social which encourages people to walk a mile a day during the month of October 👟 🍂

Whether a walk to school or a simple stroll in the park, a daily walk helps to boost your mood and wellbeing.

Join the challenge 👉 http://bit.ly/4mytd2d
A POV image of a person's boots in a field scattered with autumnal leaves.
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Community Rail Network @communityrail.bsky.social · 2d
Could you help play a role in shaping the future direction of our organisation, and #CommunityRail more broadly? 💭

Then we have just the opportunity for you ⬇️

We are currently inviting applications for directors to join our board - find out more 📝
AGM and board elections - Community Rail Network
Learn more about our Annual General Meetings and how you can apply to join our board to play your role in shaping the future direction of community rail.
communityrail.org.uk
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Community Rail Network @communityrail.bsky.social · 2d
The deadline of 16 October is approaching 📢

The Transport Select Committee is seeking evidence for its inquiry into joined-up journeys, looking at how Government can mould transport networks around the everyday journeys that people need and want to make ⬇️
Joined-up journeys: achieving and measuring transport integration - Committees - UK Parliament
The Transport Committee is looking at how Government can mould transport services, networks and options around the journeys that people need and want to make in their daily lives. We want to find out…
committees.parliament.uk
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Community Rail Network @communityrail.bsky.social · 2d
That's a wrap on our 2025 #CommunityRail Conference, folks!👏

Huge thank you to the Department for Transport, our members, partners and fantastic guest speakers for engaging and contributing to this super event - we hope you found it inspiring and thought-provoking.

Safe travels home, everyone 💚
Photo showing a full conference room full of delegates.
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Community Rail Network @communityrail.bsky.social · 2d
There's been some fascinating discussion, exploring:

🫂 improving accessibility for disabled people
💟 creating safe spaces for women and girls
🚉 promoting active travel alongside rail
🌈 creating vibrant community spaces and enterprises

#CommunityRail
Photo courtesy of Paul Bigland showing the 4 guest speakers on stage during the panel discussion - Jo Field (Women in Transport), Sean Ray (Community Transport Association), John Donaghy (SLC) and Nuala O'Sullivan (Mima).
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Community Rail Network @communityrail.bsky.social · 2d
We're onto the final session: 'when you focus on place, you do everything differently'🚉

Our panel of speakers from Women in Transport, SLC, Mima & Community Transport Association invites members to explore placemaking & share ideas for how #CommunityRail can create positive, people-centred change.
Photo courtesy of Paul Bigland showing Sean Ray (Community Transport Association), John Donaghy (SLC) and Nuala O'Sullivan (Mima) on stage at the Conference during the panel discussion. John (in the middle) is holding the microphone and speaking.
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Community Rail Network @communityrail.bsky.social · 2d
Wow, what a fantastic selection of Open Platform topics our members came up with.

The sessions this morning covered accessibility, the changing political landscape, diversification of funding and engaging schools on rail careers - to name just a few! #CommunityRail
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Community Rail Network @communityrail.bsky.social · 3d
Now it's time for the exciting part.. Session 2, Open Platform 🗣️

This member-driven format offers the opportunity for our members to shape the workshops by pitching #CommunityRail topics they feel would benefit from a collaborative conversation with their peers.
Photo courtesy of Paul Bigland showing the backs of a small group of people, looking at a big board of colourful post-it notes, denoting the different open platform sessions on offer at the Community Rail Conference.
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East Suffolk Lines @eastsuffolklines.co.uk · 3d
We're here in #Nottingham for the annual @communityrail.bsky.social conference. 120 people have turned out from across Britain to share ideas about making the railway network more accessible, station adoption, rejuvenating redundant railway buildings, and boosting tourism by promoting rail travel.
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