Promoting local rail travel
Formed in 1999, the Yorkshire Coast Community Rail Partnership is made up of members that act as a voice for passengers, communities, town and parish councils, businesses, volunteer groups and organisations along the Hull to Scarborough rail corridor, so all can play an active role in the development of their local rail service and stations.
The volunteers for the not-for-profit organisation help bring communities together, providing them with a voice, promoting sustainable, healthy and accessible travel, and supporting diversity, inclusion, social and economic development.
To achieve this, Yorkshire Coast Community Rail Partnership undertakes a variety of projects and initiatives as part of its Community Rail Strategy, including -
- promoting the Hull to Scarborough line for the social, economic and environmental benefit of residents and visitors and to support the social well being of the communities served by the railway
- working with a range of partners for specific improvements at stations and to train services
- encouraging regeneration, sustainable development and social inclusion along the corridor/s served by the railway
- working with existing organisations to promote the tourism/heritage of the railway and its corridor, and support local and regional tourism initiatives
- promoting integrated transport links to the railway, including buses, cycling and walking, and to encourage good links to the national rail network
- promoting active community participation at stations
- working with a range of local partners to ensure the railway plays a full part in the social and economic regeneration of the area
- ensuring that train services and stations are safe, secure and accessible
- educating the wider community on the benefits of integrated, sustainable transport
The Yorkshire Coast Community Rail Partnership also works collaboratively with different groups in the community, including vulnerable and disabled people, to support and encourage rail travel - such as through the delivery of ‘Try the Train’ workshops.
Access more information on the Yorkshire Coast Community Rail Partnership website