Honouring Our Communities
On Wednesday 7 October, Katie left the North West and headed down to London to attend the Rail Unites Black History Month event. The event brought together people from across the rail industry to celebrate Black History Month and explore this year’s theme, Honouring Our Communities. It was a chance to hear from speakers, take […]
Careers in the Railway!
It’s the beginning of a new term and the time of year when schools like to introduce their students to different opportunities when applying for further education. This means lots of opportunities for us at Community Rail Lancashire to introduce young people to the many careers available in the rail industry. So far we have […]
CRL Supports Rail Safety Event Ahead of Hull Fair
Community Rail Lancashire (CRL) joined Network Rail and partners in Hull to help promote vital rail safety messages ahead of Hull Fair. With Hull Fair bringing thousands of visitors to the city, Network Rail held a special rail safety event to highlight the importance of staying safe around the railway and using level crossings correctly. […]
Free Settling In Ticket for Year 7s
At CRL we meet lots of Year 6’s going off to High School and understand it can be daunting moving on. For many, it will be the first time travelling to school on their own using public transport. We want to share an exciting offer from Northern which may make it that bit easier! Northern […]
Breaking Down Barriers on the Railway: Meet Baz and Meg
A chance meeting on the train helped a group of children build confidence around dogs, travel and new experiences. Sometimes the most memorable community rail moments happen when we least expect them. On a journey from Accrington to Burnley Manchester Road, while travelling to meet a holiday club group of 40 children and staff for […]
Seat-y of Culture launched
Khyreece, aged 13, from Oastlers School, impressed the judges with a bold and colourful design inspired by Bradford Live. Reopened in 2025, the iconic venue has quickly become a landmark addition to the city’s cultural landscape. The winning artwork has now been transformed into a bespoke moquette – the distinctive patterned fabric traditionally used on […]
NW School Sustainability Conference
On 25 June, Dave attended the North West School Sustainability Conference at Blackburn Rovers Football Club – always one of the highlights of the year. More than 500 primary and secondary school students from across the North West came together to explore practical ways they can make more sustainable choices in their everyday lives. The […]
CRL Celebrates the Success of the Railway 200 Inspiration Train
CRL is celebrating the successful conclusion of the Railway 200 Inspiration Train tour, which has inspired thousands of young people across the UK to discover the past, present and future of Britain’s railways. The nationwide tour came to a close at a special celebration event in Scarborough on Monday 22 June, bringing together partners and […]
Staying Safe in the Heatwave: How to Keep Cool and Travel Carefully by Train
Heatwaves can feel like a welcome burst of summer, but extreme heat can quickly become risky if we do not plan ahead. Hot weather can lead to dehydration, overheating, heat exhaustion and heatstroke, especially for older people, babies and young children, people with long-term health conditions, and anyone spending long periods outdoors. Keep Yourself Cool […]
Listening to lived experience: reflections from On Track
Over the past year, I’ve had the privilege of being part of the On Track for Inclusive Train Travel project, listening to disabled people share their experiences of using the railway. Some stories were incredibly positive, with staff going above and beyond to help people feel confident and supported. Others were frustrating, upsetting and highlighted just how […]