Foxfield Heritage Railway located in Stoke-on-Trent has welcomed hundreds of children to their Summer Fun Days supported by North Staffs Community Rail Partnership and funded by CrossCountry.
In July, CrossCountry wrapped up its work with educational organisation Primary Engineer, to encourage Devon children to consider a future in engineering.
On 8 July, CrossCountry visited the launch of an exciting new photography exhibition at Avonmouth Station in Bristol, showcasing the artistic talents of Key Stage 4 students from Kingsweston School.
CrossCountry volunteers joined North Staffs Community Rail Partnership Officer, Sam Smith alongside station adopters at Alsager.
We were delighted to support the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway (EVR) ‘Class 14’s @ 60’ celebration event which was held at the Wirksworth based heritage railway from 25-28 July.
On 17 July some of our East Midlands & East Anglia colleagues were invited to the official launch of the new REACH Community Grocers at Pride Park, Derby.
On 02 July we joined colleagues from Community Rail Network, EMR, Greater Anglia and LNER at a ‘Fixing the Link’ day in Ely.
The front of Derby station has been enhanced by new insect pollinator friendly plants thanks to North Staffs Community Rail Partnership and funding from CrossCountry’s community engagement fund (CCEF).
Worcestershire Community Rail Partnership have created new ‘Rail Trails’ booklets to promote 100 miles of walks in the local area.
On 18 June CrossCountry took part in a Meet the Manager & Community Rail Day held at historic Stamford station.
A train carriage which has been transformed into an interactive art installation has been unveiled at Hamilton Central station as part of a community project to champion positive mental health.
Bishop Line Community Rail Partnership brought together the rail industry to inspire 180 students from primary schools in Bishop Auckland, Shildon and Darlington and prepare them for safe, independent train travel.
