Conwy Valley Rail Partnership beat off strong nationwide competition on a showcase night for the community rail movement, to win the Involving Children and Young People Award for their work to put the railways back into the heart of the communities they serve.

Melanie Lawton, Community Rail Officer led the award winning project. The partnership teamed up with Arriva Trains Wales, Conwy Council, Network Rail and community arts charity TAPE to work with Ysgol Maenofferen in Blaenau Ffestiniog. Pupils taking part had the to talk on camera or act as director, with the bi-lingual film, in both English and Welsh, needing two presenters and a supporting cast.

To view the video: https://communityrail.org.uk/resources-ideas/case-studies/conwy-valley-rail-safety-video/

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