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.
Penistone Line Community Rail Partnership and ArtWorks South Yorkshire, a dedicated supporter and station adopter, proudly launched their first art exhibition at Sheffield Station.
CrossCountry is celebrating the results of a pioneering partnership project with Edinburgh charity Upmo after a year-long funding period came to an end last month.
The ‘Rivington Rambler’ 125R bus is running again this summer.
On 19 April Interim Regional Director East Midlands & East Anglia, Clare Shaw, ceremoniously presented a grant of £15,900 from our Customer & Communities Investment Fund to Derby based REACH Community Grocers to invest in their new Derby Pride Park based Community Shop and Community Hub.
In April David Jones, Stakeholder Manager, East Midlands & East Anglia, visited Ecclesbourne Valley Railway’s (EVR) commercial team at Wirksworth station to discuss our involvement with the ‘Class 14’s @ 60’ celebration event to be held at the Derbyshire heritage railway in July.
In recent months we’ve participated in several ‘Meet the Manager’ events at stations, including Birmingham New Street.
