Community Rail Network

19/06/2026

For , we've teamed up with Campaign for Better Transport and Scenic Rail Britain for a photography competition! 📸

Share your favourite scenic rail view to be in with a chance of winning a £100 rail travel voucher 🛤️

Full details on how to enter here ⬇️ https://bettertransport.org.uk/better-transport-week/scenic-rail-view-competition/

18/06/2026

We're proud to support 🤝

is all about breaking down barriers and empowering more people to travel by public transport, so they can access the people, places and opportunities they want in a safe and confident way 🚉

17/06/2026

Every year we are proud to support 💚

From establishing bus and cycle links with rail, to supporting more people to feel confident and safe travelling by train, there are so many ways champions greener, fairer transport for all 🙌 Campaign for Better Transport

16/06/2026

🚆 Everyone deserves to travel with confidence.

Today we're publishing the Discovery Report from the 'On Track for Inclusive Train Travel' project, funded by the Motability Foundation.

The findings show that improving disabled passengers' experiences is about more than training alone. Staffing, communication, information, culture and inclusive design all matter.

Read the report 👇

Community Rail Network > Reports and Research > On Track for inclusive train travel: a model for engaging disabled people with rail workforce culture change

15/06/2026

𝗦𝗮𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼 (𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻) 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 👋

Bill Freeman will return this August after serving as Interim CEO in 2025 and joins us at an exciting time for community rail, with rail reform, devolution and the development of Great British Railways creating new opportunities for communities to help shape the future of local transport.

Read more about Bill's appointment in the comments below ⬇️

11/06/2026

Government announcement 📢

The Department for Transport has released a schedule of policy documents and consultations, including a new Long-Term Rail Strategy, that will help shape the future railway as is established.

Learn more 👉 https://communityrail.org.uk/government-sets-out-timetable-for-great-british-railways-and-rail-reform/

10/06/2026

Wow, how incredible was ? 😍

A HUGE thank you to all members, partners and friends who led activities celebrating , and to our sponsor Rail Delivery Group.

Delve into our collection of campaign highlights here ➡️💌 https://communityrail.org.uk/events-and-campaigns/community-rail-week/2026-highlights-community-rail-week/

07/06/2026

And... that's a wrap 🎉

Thank you for joining us during our biggest ever , sponsored by Rail Delivery Group 🫶

We hope you've been inspired to see all that does to create connections, amplify community voices and create accessible, inclusive 💙

Keep up to date with us on our website and our social media to continue discovering the inspiring world of community rail 📚 https://communityrail.org.uk/events-and-campaigns/community-rail-week/

07/06/2026

Although is coming to an end, our members work hard all year to connect communities by rail and support green, inclusive and healthy travel 👥

Get all the latest news from by signing up to our bulletin⬇️ Rail Delivery Group https://communityrail.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=022070f554c80046b4597d389&id=c3b0a2b651

07/06/2026

We're heading into the last few hours of 2026 - and what a week it has been!

Throughout today, we’d love to hear about your favourite part of the week 💭

How have you been shining a spotlight on and ? 🎉🌍 Rail Delivery Group