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 […]
TrainEd Supports Rail Safety Week 2026
The TrainEd team has been busy this week delivering sessions and supporting events as part of Rail SafetyWeek 2026. On Monday, Karen and Catherine attended the Rail Safety Week Conference in York. Karen spoke about the benefits of taking young people on train journeys as a way of delivering rail safety education and shared the […]
Travelling with Confidence
Community Rail Lancashire is delighted to be involved in the Travelling with Confidence programme, an initiative led by Community Rail Network that helps people gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to travel independently by rail. The programme is designed to break down barriers to public transport by providing practical guidance on journey planning, ticket […]
Community Rail Week
This week, the whole country were celebrating Community Rail Week and at Community Rail Lancashire, the TrainEd team kept busy getting involved in a number of activies. On Monday, Community Rail Lancashire celebrated 25 years of being involved with Community Rail. A celebration was held in the bunker and staff, directors and friends gathered to […]
Rail Engineering Students Transform Eco Garden During Visit to Accrington Eco Station
We were delighted to welcome 25 learners from Nelson and Colne College to Accrington Eco Station this week, as part of week 2 of their 8-week NVQ Rail Engineering Track Maintenance course. The day began with an inspiring talk from Dan, a former student of the programme who is now working for Network Rail. He […]