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Huddersfield
Joined October 2011
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Community Rail Network retweeted
It's time to slow down and let the train take the strain, so you can enjoy some mindful miles😴
We're celebrating the simple pleasure of combining rail travel with walking, wheeling and exploring the outdoors.
Check out our suggestions👉 #TracksAndTrails scenicrailbritain.com/blog/m…
Community Rail Network retweeted
Looking for a great day out that’s easy, scenic, sustainable? Our station-to-station walks offer the perfect way to explore the outdoors. Four routes from Trimley station take you through lovely countryside to Felixstowe with its many cafés, restaurants and pubs. #TracksAndTrails
Community Rail Network retweeted
From coastal paths and woodland walks to scenic cycle routes, there are countless opportunities to enjoy active travel and explore Britain more sustainably.
Discover the best walking and wheeling routes across the East of England 🌄⬇️ #TracksAndTrails scenicrailbritain.com/inspir…
Community Rail Network retweeted
As always, a great national networking event for community rail to share experience and best practice and look for ways of closer collaboration with our partners and stakeholders. Thanks to Community Rail Network for there excellent organisational skills.
Then it was time for Open Platform! 🗣️
This member-driven format offers the opportunity for the people in the room to shape the workshops by pitching #CommunityRail topics they feel would benefit from a collaborative conversation with their peers. @transportgovuk
ALT Photo showing the room full of attendees at the 2026 Community Rail Conference. On the stage speaking to the crowd is Chris Birks, director of policy and communications at Community Rail Network.
ALT Photo showing a full room of attendees at the 2026 Community Rail Conference, taking part in a group 'Open Platform' session.
Community Rail Network retweeted
Today we're joining our #CommunityRail friends in celebrating the many scenic walking, wheeling and cycle routes accessible by rail. There are some fantastic routes to explore here in @EastSuffolk, connecting the railway with nature/heritage/local attractions.
#TracksAndTrails
Community Rail Network retweeted
Just a reminder of our Hallowe'en Bookbug and Craft session in the bookshop gallery this Friday morning at 11am. Every child attending will get a free new copy of "Gruffalo Granny" thanks to the #nationalliteracytrust ! No booking required - just turn up!
Community Rail Network retweeted
It’s the North West in Bloom Awards tomorrow. Wish us luck #Altrincham We were judged in July on Gardening, Arts , Community and Environment. Thanks to our volunteers and fellow community groups @nwibofficial1
Community Rail Network retweeted
Step off the train and straight into your next adventure!
We've partnered with @VisitLeeds to showcase 5 rail journeys from #Leeds, offering you easy access to scenic walking routes, heritage attractions and stunning Yorkshire landscapes. #TracksAndTrails scenicrailbritain.com/blog/l…
Community Rail Network retweeted
Join us at Reading station for an afternoon filled with cultural performances and art as we celebrate the rich history and contributions of the Black community!
Friday 30 October, Reading Station Brunel Arcade, 15-17:00
Booking: eventbrite.co.uk/e/reading-b…
#CommunityRail @GWRHelp
Community Rail Network retweeted
We've installed a new wayfinding sign @greateranglia #Melton. It shows the walking routes to nearby Sutton Hoo and #Woodbridge along with places of interest in the village. Similar signs are already in situ at #Saxmundham and #Felixstowe.
We will be holding our Annual General Meeting (AGM) next Wednesday 4 November, 2-3:30pm, via Zoom, and we’d love to see as many members as possible there 👥💻
Book your place here ➡️ #CommunityRail eventbrite.co.uk/e/community…
Can you believe it's already been a week since our #CommunityRail Conference? ⏳
If you're looking to catch up on all the resources, including:
🔸keynote speaker slides
🔸social value guide
🔸CRP showcase presentations
Then head to our website ↪️ communityrail.org.uk/past-ev…
Community Rail Network retweeted
Trains, buses and trams connect us to work, college, days out... and each other.
They mean less traffic on our roads, less air pollution and a more stable climate.
The Government should use next week's Budget to support and improve public transport.
ALT Two women sitting on train station steps engaged in conversation with a train visible in the background.
Community Rail Network retweeted
So following on from the @theTRUpgrade at our station….Uplifting moment for @FOBS_Batley as we now at last see the lifts are working! A vital asset that we’ve long campaigned for. Disabled access. Also useful for pushchairs, heavy luggage etc….🚂💜
Community Rail Network retweeted
Have you seen a brighter new entry to #rutherglen station ??
Thanks to @ScotRail and @Grow_73 for supporting this awesome project ! It highlights the very best of rutherglen
Community Rail Network retweeted
Help make a giant bug hotel at Woolston Station Community Garden! Drop in on Tuesday 27 October between 2pm and 3.30pm to build a cosy shelter for beetles, spiders and woodlice.
Free for adults and accompanied children aged 3+.
#CommunityRail @SW_Help
Community Rail Network retweeted
We’re celebrating the launch of our #TracksAndTrails campaign today, sponsored by @BeeNetwork 🛤
Stay tuned over the next two weeks to discover how you can explore new places by walking, wheeling, and cycling - using the train to get there 🗺️
🔗👉 scenicrailbritain.com/campai…
ALT Graphic for the Tracks and Trails campaign. Photo at the top, courtesy of High Peak and Hope Valley Community Rail Partnership, shows a group of people wearing hiking gear walking along the platform at a station on a sunny day. The text below reads: "From vibrant city streets to peaceful countryside paths - this autumn discover walking, wheeling and cycling routes that start right at the station." At the bottom is a dark green bar which has several shapes coming out of the top, denoting buildings, mountains, castles and walking and cycling paths.
Community Rail Network retweeted
Another wonderful day out on the Esk Valley Railway Forget-Me-Not Dementia Train. Many thanks to the Dave Clegg Duo for entertaining us all and congratulations to Brian & Molly Dargie from Scarborough who won the Middlesbrough Twiddlemuff !
Community Rail Network retweeted
The #worldcupofstations 2026 winner is… Irlam! I had the privilege of handing the award to the staff who run the cafe & bistro in the restored 1873 building, and the volunteers of the Friends of Irlam Station who give tours & help with the heritage hub. Def worth the 03:30am alarm call.
Between duties yesterday I made this video: Tricky to fit all in to two minutes but here’s a rapid edit of Dave, Joan, Susan and @alexhornbyrail too - representing @northernassist which runs and maintains the station platforms and most of the train services (@TPExpressTrains serve it too). So whilst this is largely a privately-run site past the platforms with a charitable community trust behind it, it’s an example of public, private and volunteers working well for everyone’s benefit.
Irlam won this year’s annual contest as a result of being one of 150 UK rail stations nominated by the public, then winning an open public vote.
Accessible too, I note: new lifts opened by @andyburnham in the last year for the benefit of over 300k pax pa.
If your favourite station didn’t make it this year, then look out for the chance to nominate it in 2027. Then get behind it, and just like the volunteers & staff at Irlam did - get campaigning and get the votes in. It’s not a totally serious award - it’s all a bit of fun, and everyone’s had a lovely time.
Good fun to work with @RailDeliveryGrp @GMB @BBCRadioManc @channel5_tv news through the day too! I really hope GBR lets the gang continue this increasingly-delightful competition next year, too.