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The Community Rail Cafe is for everyone interested in "community rail", including volunteers, Community Rail Partnerships, train operating companies, local and national government and other agencies.
Richard LysonsExcellent day on Saturday at Crewe with Scenic Britain/ Alice Mannion (ACoRP) distributing Discover Amazing Wonen by Rail booklets, alongside Scenic Britain's superb postcards and goody bags. Steady footfall. Sunshine !
Mar 25
Ian DinmoreMassive investment for expanded station at Sheringham: Greater Anglia are to invest £1M in expanding the smallest National Rail terminus at Sheringham. As a result the current 40m long x 1.2m wide platform will be extended top 80m long and 1.6m wide to... moreMassive investment for expanded station at Sheringham: Greater Anglia are to invest £1M in expanding the smallest National Rail terminus at Sheringham. As a result the current 40m long x 1.2m wide platform will be extended top 80m long and 1.6m wide to accommodate the new class 755 Flirt trains being introduced on the route later this year The station will be closed from 11 March until 08 May this year to enable the works to take place. This is the largest investment on the Bittern Line since 2000 when re-signalling of the route was undertaken. less
Feb 12
Mike Parker-BrayWe're trying a new approach to explaining the reversal at Coombe Junction on the Looe Valley Line - using Hornby and the Hokey Cokey! Watch the video below - you don't need a Twitter account to view it. The film will be part of our upcoming heritage... moreWe're trying a new approach to explaining the reversal at Coombe Junction on the Looe Valley Line - using Hornby and the Hokey Cokey! Watch the video below - you don't need a Twitter account to view it. The film will be part of our upcoming heritage project about the line.
The Coombe Junction Hokey Cokey! The Looe Valley Line reversal re-enacted with the boss's new @hornby GWR 153. Part of our upcoming heritage project about the line. @GWRHelp @coombejunction pic.twitter.com/e5kQrhEnDX— D&C Rail... moreThe Coombe Junction Hokey Cokey! The Looe Valley Line reversal re-enacted with the boss's new @hornby GWR 153. Part of our upcoming heritage project about the line. @GWRHelp @coombejunction pic.twitter.com/e5kQrhEnDX— D&C Rail Partnership (@D
Tony SmaleIt's official! Purbeck CRP now has its first paid officer, Kelly Marshall. Kelly will be promoting the Swanage Railway's "Wareham" service as well as helping with community rail activities along the main line in Purbeck, from Moreton to Holton... moreIt's official! Purbeck CRP now has its first paid officer, Kelly Marshall. Kelly will be promoting the Swanage Railway's "Wareham" service as well as helping with community rail activities along the main line in Purbeck, from Moreton to Holton Heath. Read the full story under the "News" tab on the Swanage Railway website.
Feb 7
Richard LysonsGreat to welcome Karen Bennett from CRL, Ian Davies from ACoRP and two guests from the embryonic Friends of Ben Rhyddings Station today in Littleborough. Excellent lunch at Cherry Tree Cafe in Littleborough Coach House, as visited by Martin Yallop and... moreGreat to welcome Karen Bennett from CRL, Ian Davies from ACoRP and two guests from the embryonic Friends of Ben Rhyddings Station today in Littleborough. Excellent lunch at Cherry Tree Cafe in Littleborough Coach House, as visited by Martin Yallop and Paul Salveson in recent weeks. The cafe is a three minute walk from the station.
Jan 24
Anne RidleyWell 2019 has brought a new challenge for me. I left the Settle Carlisle Railway Development Co in November 2018 following 18 years service. Retirement is not yet for me; I have now been appointed as a Director for the Tyne Valley CRP. Really looking... moreWell 2019 has brought a new challenge for me. I left the Settle Carlisle Railway Development Co in November 2018 following 18 years service. Retirement is not yet for me; I have now been appointed as a Director for the Tyne Valley CRP. Really looking forward to using some of my skills and knowledge to support another CRP.
Richard BurninghamWhat have people being doing in terms of Christmas events? Please post pics of Santa Trains, carol signing at stations and anything else.
Ian DinmoreI learnt something today... The Platypus is only one of a few creatures that lays eggs and produces milk for their young - that means it can make it's own custard
Graham Ellis
Yes, and yes ... this has been a hectic autumn as I pass over my CRO role at TransWilts and I'm looking forward to an exciting 2019 ... something new.
