Community Rail Lancashire Organises School Visits to the Inspiration Train in January
Hundreds of young people from across the North West enjoyed a unique learning experience as the Rail 200 Inspiration Train visited the region. Dave coordinated school visits while the train stopped at Ribble Steam Railway, Southport, Crewe, and the East Lancashire Railway in January, ensuring each group had a smooth and engaging experience. In total, […]
Try The Train
Try The Train is a fully funded initiative that Community Rail Lancashire run on behalf of Northern Trains. The programme is designed to build confidence and independence in rail travel. Try The Train includes three tailored workshops and two supported rail journeys for groups of 8 to 12 people, aged 14 and over. Each workshop builds key skills […]
Community Rail Lancashire turns 25!!!!
2026 marks 25 years of Community Rail in Lancashire. Starting with the West of Lancashire Community Rail Partnership in 2001, community rail has developed across the county. With the formation of Community Rail Lancashire in 2016 the organisation has developed ever closer bonds with its local communities and the rail industry. Throughout 2026 there will […]
Happy New Year from CRL!
From everyone at CRL, we wish you a very Happy New Year! There is so much to look forward to in 2026, from the Railway 200’s Inspiration Train heading back up North to Preston, Southport, Crewe and Bury in January and February, to Community Rail Week in early June. A special mention goes out to […]
IT Training in Bradford
Today, Karen and Sophia met up in Bradford to do some IT training. Items covered were:
Careers trip with Coleman Training Development students
On Thursday, 27th November, Coleman Training Development embarked on an exciting day trip from Bradford to Ilkley, aimed at boosting their confidence in traveling by rail and exploring career opportunities within the railway industry. The journey itself provided valuable experience, with Catherine helping participants become more comfortable navigating public transport, which is an essential skill […]
Beth joins the team!
Train Ed is delighted that Beth Nolan has joined the team! Beth is the West of Lancashire Community Rail Officer and is a proud Prestonian, the city she was born and is based in. In 2024, Beth joined the CRL team as a Try The Train Facilitator, encouraging community groups to explore the railway on […]
Inspiration Train visits Blackpool North
Community Rail Lancashire (CRL) played a key role in welcoming the Railway 200 Inspiration Train to Blackpool North, supporting Network Rail and Northern from 4–7 November. The event engaged local schools, families, and rail enthusiasts, showcasing the excitement of rail travel and careers in the industry. Each morning, CRL coordinated visits for four schools, hosting […]
How to buy a ticket videos
Buying a Ticket from the Machine – https://youtu.be/cgGtkh1DpmY Buying a ticket from the Northern website – https://youtu.be/qQcFWIEDNV8 Buying a Ticket on the Northern App – https://youtu.be/yGZ7o_bmgq8
Manchester Pride
This weekend, Education Team Leader Karen, visited Manchester Pride with other colleagues from across the Railway Industry. On Saturday, she handed out 200 Stories of Railway Pride books and merchandise with Network Rail colleagues, Jake Nelson and Danielle Lahan at Manchester Piccadilly station. Afterwards, she joined other colleagues from Network Rail, Northern, Transpennine Express and […]