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Leeds-Morecambe CRP vice chairman The Bentham Line and the Leeds-Morecambe Community Rail Partnership (LMCRP) are celebrating a special two-year anniversary. On January 23, 2019 at Leeds railway station a train was named ‘The Bentham Line – A Dementia-Friendly Railway’ by Peter Wilkinson, Managing Director of Passenger Services, Rail Group, at the Department for Transport (DfT). The naming of the Class 150 unit was in support of the innovative work undertaken by the Bentham Line’s ‘Dementia and Community Rail’ project team. This particular class of unit was chosen, as it is can cover all of the extensive Northern network. The train acts as a ‘roving ambassador’ for the work of the team over much of northern England. The project is regarded as a prime example of what can be achieved and should be done to support and welcome those with hidden disabilities, their carers and supporters to the railway and to enjoy the benefits of this scenic route and its
Council slammed in hard-hitting report over railway line - but say progress has been made
The report looks into the Whitby to Middlesbrough train line
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A council has been slammed over condemning a railway line to Victorian-era capabilities.
Food On The Move project has been hailed a success at an annual awards ceremony. The South Western Railway (SWR) initiative was picked out for praise at the national Community Rail Awards. SWR provides funding and support to 11 Community Rail Partnerships - including the Island s. They are not-for-profit organisations, set up to promote healthy and sustainable travel, as well as support social and economic development. Its
Food on the Move was launched in the early days of the pandemic, using funding SWR had provided for a musical event. Meals were delivered to the most vulnerable during lockdown.