Southeast Communities Rail Partnership, our station partners and train operating companies have been shortlisted in five categories in the annual awards from our parent organisation Community Rail Network.

The shortlisted entries are:

:: Small Projects Award (under £500) Sponsored by Community Rail Lancashire

Southeast Communities Rail Partnership, Battle Yarn Bombers and Southeastern Railway – A Royal Rail Tour

Life sized knitted Queen at Battle Railway Station in East Sussex.
From Left: Pictured are Catherine Simmons (1066 Community Line Officer, Southeast Communties Rail Partnership) & Amanda Kerr who knitted the Queen.
Battle Railway Station, Station Approach, Battle East Sussex. TN33 0DE
Picture: Andy Jones/Southeastern

:: Most Effective Communications Campaign Sponsored by CrossCountry

Southeast Communities Rail Partnership – Go Green by Train CO2 savings

Go Green by Train CO2 savings

:: Photo Competition: Capturing the essence of community rail in 2021/22 Sponsored by Porterbrook

1066 Line Officer Catherine Simmons – A Royal Tour of the 1066 Line- What will they think of next!

Photo competition: A Royal Tour of the 1066 Line

Head over to https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/CRA22 to cast your vote. Our entry is entry b.

:: Most Enhanced Railway Spaces Sponsored by Greater Anglia

Southeast Communities Rail Partnership – Eridge station platform waiting room restoration

Eridge waiting room

:: Outstanding Volunteer Contribution Sponsored by Eversholt Rail

Mary Sautter – lead volunteer with Lewes Pots and Plants

Mary Sautter from Lewes Pots and Plants

The Community Rail Awards, now in their 18th year, recognise the important work carried out by an army, often of volunteers, who work across Britain’s rail network to make stations welcoming spaces for passengers and visitors alike. Alongside this, many of the groups carry out vital community engagement work with schools, colleges, and other local groups to help educate and secure passengers of the future, which is critical to ensuring our railways are an inclusive, sustainable, healthy way to travel.

The winners will be announced at a high-profile awards ceremony in Manchester on Wednesday 5 October 2022. The event is jointly sponsored by Northern and Transport for Greater Manchester.