We have been actively supporting the people, places and communities we serve, and recognising this work at our Community Rail Conference.   

Championing local people and places at our Community Rail Conference

Our annual Community Rail Conference in December was a great opportunity to bring people together to share ideas, make new connections and gain an insight into projects that have benefitted places we serve. You can watch a video from the conference here.

Representatives from Community Rail Partnerships (CRPs) attending the event in Stafford heard from our Managing Director, Andy Mellors, and Social Value and Accessibility Manager, Dr Theresa Robberts, as well as representatives from Community Rail Network. During the conference CRPs discussed the importance of connecting people with the railway and offered practical tips on how to do this.

They also took part in a session to create ideas for Railway 200 – a year-long nationwide campaign starting in January 2025 to celebrate 200 years of the modern railway – to encourage applications for funding to deliver activities associated with the celebrations.

Community Rail initiatives help bring communities closer to the railway - whether it’s for learning, cultural activities, or tackling social needs – and we’re proud to play a role to deliver these. We also hope to inspire others to get involved in their railway, so they can make even more of a positive difference locally.