The Community Rail Network supports community-based groups and partnerships that connect community and railway and deliver social benefit. There are around 60 community rail partnerships, hundreds of station friends and other groups and social enterprises making up the community rail movement. It’s…
A car park next to Thirsk Station is now open which will ensure rail-users will be sure of finding a parking space. As well as easing parking pressure for those travelling from Thirsk train station, it will prevent overspill parking on nearby roads and properties. The new 50-space cashless car park…
This years Community Rail Awards have gone virtual! On Wednesday 9th December the awards ceremony will take place online, with networking opportunities and even an after party. If you haven't yet booked your ticket, go to communityrail.org.uk for more details. Grand Central have been long term…
2021 has become the year of the staycation, and according to recent figures from VisitBritain¹, it is the year in which £51.4 billion will be spent on domestic tourism within the UK. Hopefully you’ve already spotted some of our videos we created showcasing some of our favourite landmarks and…
Grand Central Rail has scooped the prestigious Passenger Safety award at the UK Rail Industry Awards as a result of its collaboration with Yorkshire children’s author Chris Madeley. The partnership was recognised for its production of ‘The Cones’, a series of fictional children’s books that…