Sessions

"My Year 7 students thoroughly enjoyed their train journey. Some had never been on a train before and to get the chance to talk to staff at the station was fantastic. The questions students asked showed how interested they were and the staff gave a great insight into different opportunities that working in the train industry can give. Thank you!"

" I just wanted to offer you a huge thank you for facilitating train journeys to Sheffield and Barnsley for our Young Onset Dementia group. As a person, you offer a warm and welcoming approach which adds an important sense of safety for people travelling to unknown places and through environments that are often daunting. We also love the knowledge and enthusiasm you hold for trains and the railway - it is infectious, builds confidence and encourages nostalgic conversation about travel. As a service, what you offer provides a sense of independence that often feels lost to our members and the exploration of places they haven't seen before. It also means care partners get a full day respite knowing the person they care for is having a safe and enjoyable experience. In short, the trips are absolutely invaluable to our group members and to us as a charity. Community Links are very grateful to you!"

“Karen is an absolute joy to work with. She has supported many primary school World of Work and STEM days that I have organised and her enthusiasm for what she does is infectious! The children love finding out all about careers in rail and more recently learning about rail safety through Arlo’s adventures. She is organised, adaptable and has a brilliant manner with the children and staff. I look forward to working with her again in the future. “

“The team have provided a unique experience for our Level 3 learners at Nelson & Colne College by opening their eyes to the rail service and the fascinating way in which it works. The opportunity to utilise the railway has opened many students' eyes to the benefit of rail travel and given confidence to many in terms of future choices when it comes to commuting and travelling. Our Business students benefited hugely from the presentations held by experts from TrainEd which have provided strong vocational contexts and real-world business understanding”

“It was lovely to experience the train journey and explore places like Ilkley and Hebden Bridge with my family, friends and other parents too from our community and you made it possible”