WINNERS ACoRP Community Rail Awards 2014 10th Anniversary Special

Awards Presented at the Scarborough Spa Thursday 2nd October 2014

We celebrated and rewarded excellence in our industry Community Rail Awards and here are the 2014 very worthy winners. 10 th ANNIVERSARY

Key supporters: 2 ACoRP Community Rail Awards 2014 Winners Community RailAwards onceagain. Thisannualeventisan in2013,Abellioisdelightedto sponsorthe “As OverallWinner Abellio celebrating allthatisbestincommunity railways.” delighted tocontinueitssupportfor theCommunityRailA community railwayasitisonthemain line. “Britain’s railwaysmattertopeopleandthatisastrueonthe Network Rail volunteers inimproving localrailforeveryone.” work andachievementsofCommunityRailPartnershipstheir milestone anniversaryoftheawards, whichrecognises thegreat anniversary. We are delightedtobeapartofthissignificant in 2014astheCommunityRailAwards celebratetheirtenth We are verypleasedtosupportACoRPonceagainandparticularly recognises itsimportancetolocalpeopleandtheircommunities. “Angel Trains hasastrong commitmenttothe future ofrailand Angel Trains ACoRP General Manager Neil Buxton worthy winners! We congratulateALLthisyear’s very within oursector. hard workofvolunteersandstaff also highlightingthededicationand complexity oftheseprojectswhilst partnership andsometimeshuge The detailsoutlinetheinnovation, independent panelofexperts. in 2013/2014asjudgedbyour projects andvolunteercontributions booklet highlightstheverybest Community Railworldandthis celebrate allthatisgreat inthe The CommunityRailAwards 10 ACoRP CommunityRailAwards 2014 WINNERS MESSAGES FROMSPONSORS th AnniversarySpecial

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bythevolunteers s tenth First TransPennine Express often with some help from the small grants fund looked after “We are delighted to support the Association of Community Rail by ACoRP. This award has attracted some very exciting projects Partnerships (ACoRP) and their annual awards in Scarborough in the past and with an ever tightening financial position facing this year. As a company dedicated to working closely with the many Community Rail Partnerships doing a lot with a little will communities we serve it is fantastic to be given the opportunity to become ever more important. We look forward to high quality be involved in the Community Rail Awards. This event highlights entries, to exciting and innovative projects and for the winners the fantastic work carried out across the country to further to share those good ideas with the rest of the community rail improve the local railway, which is becoming ever more important world.” as more people choose to travel by rail. We are proud to be a sponsor of this year’s awards and look forward to welcoming Abellio Greater Anglia people through Scarborough railway station.” “Abellio Greater Anglia is passionate about the benefits that community railways bring for communities and their railways. Hitachi Rail Europe We have doubled the financial support we provide, as the train “Hitachi Rail Europe is proud to support the 2014 Community operator, to Community Rail Partnerships (CRPs) - illustrating the Rail Awards, highlighting the importance of local railways across commitment of our parent company, Abellio, to the community the country. As a train manufacturer with our train factory under rail approach. Already we have seen the benefits, raising the construction in County Durham, we hope that our products will profile of the CRPs across our region in Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk touch upon many rail communities in the future. For now, we and Cambridgeshire. In addition, we have increased our wish all nominees the best of success in this prestigious 10th extensive network of wonderful station adopters, who help us anniversary Community Rail Awards.” make our stations proud gateways to the communities they serve. We know just what a difference they can make and ScotRail celebrate their achievements at our annual Station Adopters “ScotRail are delighted to support the tenth annual Community Awards and reception. The combination of proactive Community Rail Awards in anticipation of successful new Community Rail Partnerships and committed station adopters delivers real Rail Partnerships and in celebration of the good folk who do improvements for local railways and the communities they gardening at over 200 of our stations or have introduced new serve. We are therefore delighted to sponsor the certificates and uses to accommodation that was surplus to our requirements.” photography at the 2014 Community Rail Awards, which will celebrate and highlight the best efforts of CRPs and volunteers on First Great Western community rail lines across the national rail network.” “With all the famous Devon and Cornwall Branches, the highly scenic ‘Heart of Wessex’ line, the urban Severn Beach route and a Rail Media share of the ‘Three Rivers’ lines in our franchise, FGW has always “Rail Media specialises in good news stories about railways from been a huge supporter of community rail - it connects us closely every part of the industry. ACoRP is a fund of such stories and

to what our customers and supporters really want from their local we are delighted to be supporting the Community Rail Awards, ACoRP Community Rail Awards 2014 Winners railway and the resultant record breaking growth in passenger recognising the many people who make a dynamic and selfless numbers underlines all the hard work that goes on. We are contribution to the railway. Rail Media strives to push the value delighted to be a sponsor of the awards again this year.” of good communications which the Best Marketing Campaign Award highlights.” Arriva Trains Wales “Arriva Trains Wales is delighted to sponsor an event which Eversholt Rail Group recognises the excellent work of all the community rail “Eversholt Rail Group is delighted to be a sponsor of the ACoRP partnerships, station adopters and volunteers from across the Community Rail Awards in this, its tenth anniversary year. We United Kingdom. We are committed to the communities we serve recognise and applaud both the phenomenal growth in passenger and highly value the positive partnership working and enthusiasm demand and the wider-ranging benefits to local economies which has resulted in many achievements and successes for the and quality of life that Community Rail schemes and initiatives rail industry local communities and tourism.” have already delivered. Eversholt Rail Group looks forward to continuing its excellent working relationship with the ACoRP team Govia to ensure that attractive and cost-effective rolling stock solutions “Govia is pleased to support the Community Rail Awards.” are available to meet current and future needs.”

Northern Rail The EU Citizens’ Rail Project “Northern Rail is delighted to sponsor ACoRP’s tenth annual “Citizens’ Rail is an EU project to develop local and regional Community Rail Awards. We are proud to support 18 railways in the UK, France, Germany and the Netherlands by Community Rail Partnerships across our network and each year, involving the community. Much of the project’s work - from they work tirelessly alongside the volunteer groups to connect creating community stations to finding innovative ways to local communities with the railway. Thanks to the efforts of get local people involved - builds upon years of good practice ACoRP, the value of this work is now widely recognised across developed by ACoRP members, and as such we are very pleased the industry and this is a night to celebrate the very best to sponsor an ACoRP Award. Citizens’ Rail is part of the Interreg achievements from across the country. We wish all the entrants IVB programme - find out more at www.citizensrail.org.” the best of luck.” DfT Railway Heritage Trust “As the core funder of local and rural services in England, the “The Railway Heritage Trust is pleased to continue its sponsorship Department of Transport is a keen supporter of community rail. of the Community Rail Awards through the ‘Most Enhanced We recognise that one of the most positive ways of sharing best Station Buildings’ Award. Our work around Great Britain has practice and celebrating success is through the annual ACoRP shown how old station buildings that are no longer directly Community Rail Awards. We are therefore delighted to be relevant to the needs of the railway can be altered for business, associated with these awards.” entertainment or community use. We are delighted to sponsor this award to recognise the work done by the various groups that East Coast have found new uses for disused and underutilised stations on the “Community Rail plays a crucial role in Britain’s thriving rail Network.” network. It links people with places, sometimes off the beaten track, and provides the lifeblood to many communities. East Community Rail Lancashire Coast is delighted to support the work undertaken by community “Community Rail Lancashire is once again delighted to sponsor railways across Britain and is pleased that their contribution to the Small Projects Award. It is true to say that a lot can often be the social and economic life of the nation is celebrated at these done with a little and Community Rail Partnerships are generally prestigious awards.” very good at coming up with low value high impact schemes

3 4 ACoRP Community Rail Awards 2014 Winners - Involving Young People three months, ontwospecified routes, whenaccompaniedby agree tothe children havingfree travelonoff peakservicesfor bunker soweaskedthemiftheywould goonestepfurtherand by providing free rail traveltoschoolsvisitingAccringtonStation RailhasalwayssupportedtheeducationalprogrammeNorthern character issynonymouswithCommunity RailLancashire. Brian theBullhadtogoonfront cover, ofcourse,asthat appropriate boxwhentheyhadcompletedthatarea oflearning. in theKeyStage2NationalCurriculum.Thechildren tickedthe and worded theminapositive“ICan”formatasrecommended Mrs Clarke,theclassteacherchosemostrelevant statements and Jacob’s designwasselectedastheonetobedevelopedand discussions theyalldecidedonapassportstyledocument.Joshua producing somethingthatwouldfitthebriefandfollowingclass free Classwere ticket.Thechildren thensetthetaskof ofWillow work thechildren hadputinandcombineitwithsomeformof We feltthatthere wasanopportunitytoacknowledgethehard they hadmadeiftravelledwiththeirparents onthetrain. to motivateparents. Onechildaskediftheycouldusetheticket greater useofthetrainbutweneededtoputsomethinginplace commented thatitwassadthepotentialthere for though theylivedveryclosetoarailwaystation.Theteachers visiting Blackpoolandthemajoritytravelledbycareven School inAccrington,thechildren talkedaboutgoingshopping, ClassatStAnne’sWhilst workingwithWillow andStJoseph’s of railtravel. and takeboththeseitemshome,tryingtoencouragefamilyuse route. Thechildrenplanned alsomakeaticketforthejourney usingthetimetableforrelevantworking outlocaljourneys As partoftheeducationalprogramme theyspend30minutes and funexperience.” surprise andquestionsaskeditisclearthatthisatotallynew 60% havenevertravelledbytrain.From theirexpressions of take thechildrenthatalargenumber, onthetrainjourney around to travelwiththeirparents bytrain.Itisveryevidentwhenwe School. “Ournextchallengewastotryencourageourpupils for schooltravel.”saidS.Crosier, Headteacher, HuncoatPrimary the localstationandtrainnetworkasaviabletransportmethod a numberofactivitiesinthelocalvicinitywhere wehaveused network canprovide asafacilityfortheschool.We haveplanned increased ourawareness oftheopportunitiesthatlocalrail “As aschoolworkingwithCommunityRailLancashire thishas outings. train astheirpreferred methodoftravelonschool convenience ofrailtravelandmanynowchoosethe involved haverealised thebenefit,bothfinancialand railway related safetyissues.Overtimetheschools about railhistory, useoftimetables,safetraveland children nowexperienceover6hoursofeducation to theschoolgiveatalkandpresent aDVDthe From theinitialproject whichinvolvedashortvisit working withover5000primaryschoolchildren. years ofexperienceandknowledgedevelopedwhilst Passport toSafeTravel’ hasevolvedfollowingfive Community RailLancashire’s ‘Young Person’s for theCommunityRailLancashire ‘Young Person’s PassporttoSafe Brian Haworth&MarjorieBir Sponsored byTheEUCitizens’RailProject J oint Travel’ F Involv irst : i ch ng YoungPeo judges. educational value.Abrilliantidea!”CommunityRailAwards “An excellentinnovativeproject withon-goingbenefitsand Project. Aachen, GermanyaspartoftheEUInterreg IVBCitizen’s Rail could assistindevelopingthepassportproject inschools AachenUniversityaskedifCommunityRailLancashireRWTH, in March ofthisyear. InJunethisyearDominikElsmannofthe at theCommunityRailDesignatedLinesSeminarinBlackpool Since thelaunchthere hasbeenapresentation oftheproject M (parent) Brookside school. in thecity. We willcertainlyusethetrainagainasafamily”Mrs didn’t havetheproblem offindingandpayingforaparkingspace the museumisjustacross from Station.We ManchesterVictoria to gothefootballmuseuminManchesteranditwaseasyas until Maxbrought hispassporthomefrom school.We decided only 5minutesaway, asitissoconvenienttousethecar. Thatis “I hadn’t thoughtofusingthetrain,eventhoughstationis main aimsofincreasing passengerusageonoff peaktrains. families tospendtimetogetheraswellachievingoneofthe siblings andparent/s. Asaby-product theproject hasencouraged go shopping,visitfamilyandattendfootballmatcheswiththeir months approximately halfofthechildren hadusedthetrainto who hadrecently completedthe6hoursofstudy. Inthefirsttwo was thentakentothree otherschoolstobepresented tochildren in front ofaninvitedaudienceformtheparticipatingschool.It Services ManagerlaunchedthisnewpassportinJanuary2014 the finishedproduct. CraigHarrop,RailCustomer Northern Community RailLancashire andthepupilswere delightedwith The children’s copywassenttothedesignerandprinterusedby Network RailandACoRP. Development Fundgrantfrom theDepartmentforTransport, has alsobeenpartlyfundedbyaDesignatedCommunityRail commitment tothiscontinuingprogramme. Thepassport be afirstfortrainoperatingcompany, makingsuchafinancial an adult.We wereagreed. delightedwhenNorthern Thismust p le For the next stage, students from St Philip Howard School then designed flyers and posters for the 150th anniversary celebrations. Joint First: One of the flyers was used as the initial publicity for the event. Sussex CRP, St Philip Howard School Barnham Primary School also contributed with posters made by their children. The posters formed a display on the 1st June in & Partners for the St Philip Howard one of Barnham’s waiting rooms and will be displayed on a more 150th Anniversary of the Barnham permanent on the station once they have been placed in Frames. This will give commuters and visitors the opportunity to enjoy the to Bognor Regis Line project artwork and raise awareness of the heritage of Barnham station.

At the anniversary event, some of the posters were entered into a competition organised by Nathan’s Café at Bognor Regis station, which was judged by the Mayor of Bognor Regis, Cllr Tony Gardiner and Terry Green, the station group manager. The winning poster from St Philip Howard School is now on display in the café.

The ‘Poetry on the Line’ project was the third stage of the overall 150th Celebrations event, with the publication of the poetry booklet ready for the 1st June. The poems were written by students from both schools and the main theme was ‘The Railway’ but with a few general poems also included. Currently three of the poems are displayed in poster format in Nathan’s Café and more poems will be displayed along the Arun Valley Line in A2 poster cases. As a progression of ‘Poetry on the Line’ the plan is for more schools to be invited to contribute later in the In early 2014, St year, creating an opportunity for more schools to showcase poetry Philip Howard School, Barnham and Barnham by their students. It will create an interesting display for people Primary School became involved in the 150th Anniversary passing through the stations to enjoy and it will give a sense of as part of a school project. The aim of the project was pride to the students whose work is featured. for the schools to become significantly involved in this community event and raise the profile of the railway to the Overall the project by the two schools involved has achieved its general public. objectives. It has raised awareness among the travelling public about the heritage of Barnham and Bognor Regis stations, about On March 26th 2014, BBC South Today Schools Project filmed the railway in general and it will enhance the stations with the students at St Philip Howard School talking about the history displays of the posters of artwork and poetry for passengers to of Barnham and interviewing local people, to highlight the enjoy whilst waiting for their trains. Terry Green, Group Station approaching 150th Anniversary of the Barnham to Bognor Regis Manager of Southern said “It was good to see such innovative Branch Line on 1st June 2014. They filmed at Barnham station, poetry from schools with such good connections with the stations”. interviewed local historian Sandra Lowton, station group manager Terry Green and went on to do more filming at the restored signal “A very good project, great PR material, excellent involvement box which had been moved from Barnham station to nearby by confident students, with lots of historical detail. This is a high Aldingbourne to commence the restoration project. quality entry” Community Rail Awards judges.

The judges said that this project was very innovative and thoroughly inspiring, with clear objectives, educational and ACoRP Community Rail Awards 2014 Winners - Involving Young People Runner Up: personal benefits. A great entry, this initiative opens up the The Cambrian Rail Partnership railway to a disadvantaged group and changes people’s lives. and Partners for ‘The Confident Traveller’ Project

This project involves ‘Vocational Access Students’ from College Ceredigion, Aberystwyth. The students, having severe learning difficulties lacked the confidence to travel independently on trains.

The aim was to increase the students’ confidence in their use of stations and trains and that was certainly achieved. They were shown how to plan and undertake rail journeys, with learning taking place in their classrooms and in railway environments.

These young people now regularly travel by train between two local stations, as official adopters, tending and creating gardens. Confidence levels have greatly increased with independent travel being their new goal.

5 6 ACoRP Community Rail Awards 2014 Winners - Community Art Schemes - Permanent Art Projects September 2013andisavisualhistory ofthetown’s industries, was paintedbylocalpeopleofallages betweenJanuaryand the attentionofeveryoneemergingfrom thestation.Themural up of28panelsandisanincredible 70metres long,grabbing Yarmouth station.This stunningpieceofcommunityartismade unveiling inSeptember2013,ofthenewmuraloutsideGreat The artprogramme beganinlate2012andculminatedthe approach tothenewlyrefurbished Vauxhall Bridge. was thecreation ofaneye-catching muralonthe art programme. Thecore focusofthisprogramme the FairShare Trust foramammothcommunity Heritage LotteryFund’s ‘AllOurStories’stream and Links wassuccessfulingainingfundingfrom the its railwaystation.Aspartofthiswork,Vauxhall Bridge -thekeygatewaytoGreat Yarmouth from and fundingtosecure the refurbishment ofVauxhall successful inpullingtogetherawiderangeofpeople community group thathas beentremendously Vauxhall Links,headedbyMiriamKikis,isa Museums, GreatYarmouth Library, Vauxhall LinksforV Seafood RestaurantandSustrans/ Community Connections,Abellio Greater Anglia,GreatYarmouth and ArchaeologicalSociety, The Commun Norfolk CC,WherryLinesCRP, Great Yarmouth LocalHistory Lottery Fund,FairShareTrust Partners include:Heritage Railway Paths. Mural. F Sponsored by irst i t : auxhall Bridge y Art S Proje c heme First GreatWestern c community involvementthroughout theproject”. “A stunningpieceofcommunityartworkwithextensive The CommunityRailAwards judgescommentedonthisproject a lastinglegacyinGreat Yarmouth. complement tothebridgerefurbishment. Together theyhaveleft involved. Themuralcentre-piece oftheproject isafantastic undertaking consideringthenumberofpeopleandorganisations Vauxhall Linksledandco-ordinated thisartsprogramme, nosmall September and12thOctober2013. at Great Yarmouth Libraryandwere displayedbetween24th All elementsoftheproject cametogetherinaspecialexhibition Stories’ programme included: the town’s transportheritage. Aswellasthemural,‘AllOur from thestationproject wasdesignedtoraiseawareness of In additiontobrighteninguptheentranceGreat Yarmouth erected andhostedalauncheventatthestation. Greater Anglia,whoalsoarrangedforthefinishedworktobe creative paintingsessionshostedattherailwaystationbyAbellio Harrison, whofacilitatedpeoplefrom thelocalcommunityin The project wasledbyforVauxhall LinksbylocalartistMatthew recently restored iconicbridgeitself. begins withthecomingofrailwayin1844andends waterways andbridgesplayedinthetown’s development.It especially depictingthevitalrole thattherailways,tramways, t • • • • • s

s made bridgemodels Nexus EngineeringCentre, inwhichyoungpeople greatyarmouthtramtrail.weebly.com/ archive photographs,whichcanbeseenat:http:// the town’s tramwaysandrailwaystogetherwith created byMarkLlewellyntopresent theroutes of charity MAP of Great Yarmouth’s transportheritage A Great Y A ‘Yarmouth Bridges’photographiccompetition An animationproject withlocalyoungpeople’ ‘Time andTideMuseumofGr A youthengagementproject inpartnershipwiththe The creation ofadigitalar -Perm

armouth Tram Trail leafletandmap, a nent Art chive ofpeople’s memories eat Yarmouth Life’at s Not only did the project introduce pupils to the art of mosaics but it also enabled the children to gain a better understanding of local Second: history and share something with their community. The Abbey Line CRP, St Peter’s School & Jane Visick for St Albans

St Albans Abbey Station is an important gateway into the city. Exciting new mosaics, designed by local children have transformed the station and provide new interest for passengers.

Delivered by Groundwork Hertfordshire, in collaboration with the Abbey Line CRP, this project engaged local children from St Peter’s school to design mosaics depicting the City’s Roman history. The best of the pupils’ drawings were selected and transformed into stunning mosaics. With assistance from the artist, all of the children enjoyed the hands on experience of creating a mosaic.

The judges thought that this was a very clever piece of artwork which has created a real buzz amongst passengers Joint Third: and the local community. Friends of Heaton Chapel Station for ‘The Bridge to Nowhere’ a full sized ‘Trompe L’oeil’ of the Victorian Footbridge

The West Coast upgrade took away the Victorian footbridge between platforms at Heaton Chapel Station and its absence left a scar in the form of a plastered brickwork panel as the only reminder of its existence. The Friends of the Station wished to remind passengers of this once elegant structure.

They achieved this with a full size trompe l’oeil of the original bridge, invoking the period and people of the Victorian era of travel. The effect is to transport the viewer back to a time when the bridge existed and will be a permanent memorial to this once elegant structure.

The new mural has brightened and improved the environment for passengers travelling to and from the town and Joint Third: also showcases what can be achieved with community Grand Central & Matrix Youth involvement and non-traditional artistic techniques. Project for the ‘Welcome to Mirfield Mural’

Grand Central Rail worked with the Matrix Youth Project and community partners to revamp the existing dark, unwelcoming underpass at Mirfield Railway Station. Between them they have created a striking piece of public artwork.

The young graffiti artists painted the bright and beautiful ‘Welcome to Mirfield’ mural over the course of a week. It depicts Mirfield with a church, canal boat and train and was sponsored by Grand Central Rail. ACoRP Community Rail Awards 2014 Winners - Art Schemes Permanent Projects

7 8 ACoRP Community Rail Awards 2014 Winners - Community Art Schemes - Renewable & Smaller Projects posters. Theprocesses were documentedthroughout bytheartist finally acollagewithacetateandphotographstocreate final urban fabricofWatford; drawingandwordplay onthetrainand a photographywalkdocumentingthearchitecture, historyand YMCA residents were onthemselves.Weekly sessionsincluded the transitorynature oftheraillineandpersonaljourneys The project explored thethemeof‘Transition’ -bothreflecting with residents from Watford YMCA. posters through fivecreative workshopsfacilitatedbytheartist this project. Itwasnamed‘AtoB’andcreated aseriesoffive open andparticipantscouldchoosetheirowntopicsforstudy at Watford JunctionAbbeyLineplatformapproach. Thebriefwas this communityartproject todeliverfivepostersbedisplayed The AbbeyLineCRPcommissionedartistEleanorShipmantolead another YMCAproject working withyoungpeople. activities. Thisproject was runinparallelwith have theopportunitytoparticipateinhighprofile are easily‘hidden’from societyanddonotnormally art project. ManypeoplesupportedbytheYMCA given theopportunitytoengageinthiscommunity become homelessandwere livingattheYMCA,were had notpreviously workedwith.Adults,whohad include groups thattheCommunityRailPartnership Line platformatWatford Junctionandsecondlyto extremely dullwalkwaytotheveryisolatedAbbey The aimofthisproject wasfirstlytobrightenupan Commun Community ArtProjectAtoB The AbbeyLineCRP, W YMCA &EleanorShipman for theWatford Junction F Sponsored byFirstGreatW irst i t : y Art S s atford m a ller c heme p roje Watford andweare delightedtohavethisdisplayatthestation”. some timeexploringtheseimages!”“Artisalwayswelcomedin recognise andfeelthatIshould!Howinteresting tospend and scenesfrom around Watford, withsomethatIdon’t quite is suchaninteresting artisticdisplayofimagesbuildings Quote from DorothyelectedmayorofWatford: Thornhill, “This best project thattheCRPhasdone”. Quote from attendee:“Iloveart,Ithinkthatthishasbeenthe work displayedlongthewalkway”. I amproud tohavebeenpartofthisproject andabletoseemy design andpainting,whichIhadnotdoneforaverylongtime. to brightenupthewalkway. Italsorenewed myloveforart, “It wasafantasticproject toworkonandbepartofacampaign Quote from YMCAHostelresident andparticipantDaleBarnard: from thosewhoattendedtheunveilingevent. This hasbeenpositivefrom anecdotalevidenceandinparticular talking pointforpeoplewithtimetowaitatrain. identify andotherslesssoastheyhaveatwist!Theyare areal depictions oflocalscenesfrom Watford. Someare easyto The resulting postersare really artistic,withinteresting collage residents. substantial group graduallydwindledtojusttwoveryenthusiastic nature ofmanypeoplelivinginahostelwhichmeantthatfairly The project wasn’t withoutitschallengesincludingthetransitory residents, volunteersandmembersofthepublic. attended theeventalongwithCRPmembers,YMCAstaff and Youth Clubwhoalsounveiledaposter. TheMayorofWatford event withtheyoungpeoplefrom theChurch oftheNazerene The posterswere unveiledinNovember2013atacelebratory more widely. designed intoaprintedanddigitalnewspaperwhichwasshared at www.projectatob.wordpress.com andwere alsorecorded and s - R c enew t s estern a ble a nd Second: Maureen Sangster, Sheena Watson, Diana Sykes and ScotRail for the ‘Circle Line Conversations - Art & Writing Project’

This project was inspired by the centenary of M.C. Smith’s poem ‘The Boy on The Train’ displayed at Kircaldy station.

Following engagement and research with local people, the project created 22 posters of artwork and fictional historical conversations celebrating the Fife Circle Line; its stations, towns, people and historical events. These are educational, entertaining and engaging while on display at platforms and in waiting rooms for rail passengers to enjoy.

The booklet which has been produced ‘Circle Line Conversations’ is an unusual and inspiring depiction of the combined elements within the overall project and a great credit to everybody involved.

Joint Third: ScotRail & George Simpson for ‘The Sprinter’ at Hamilton West Station

The Hamilton West Sprinter is an outstanding example of partnership working involving the private, public and voluntary sectors delivering a significant contribution to Glasgow’s hosting of the Commonwealth Games.

Through the project ScotRail commissioned the striking artwork to enhance a busy station and the NHS engaged patients with chronic and very complex mental health conditions in the project to promote health improvement. Clydesdale Community Initiatives delivered training sessions to promote and encourage vocational rehabilitations skills to this group whom individually require considerable support. exceptional feedback from the travelling public and from those ScotRail staff and volunteers who participated in the The quality and relevance of the artwork has led to the creation of the work.

Joint Third: Hindley High School continues to work with The Friends of Hindley Station producing updated Hindley High School and Friends of artwork for their poster cases in the ticket hall. Hindley Station The 165th Anniversary Artwork in particular is for the 165th Anniversary Artwork much admired, using a ‘ticket’ theme it catches the eye.

In addition, last summer the students designed bird boxes for the station garden with a Tropical Rainforest’ theme and these now have residents, causing much interest from passengers who heard the chicks had hatched. ACoRP Community Rail Awards 2014 Winners - Art Schemes Renewable & Smaller Projects

9 10 ACoRP Community Rail Awards 2014 Winners - Best Station Garden and Large Floral Displays superb entry! The resulting garden isexcellentandbeautifullypresented, a work isnowcomplete. out andwiththehelpofEricgroup’s groundwork expert,this boundgardens followingtheplanthatBrianhadset the Wigan As atributetoBrian,theFriendsofHindleydecidedcomplete when hesadlypassedaway. Well’ andhadjustcompletedbuildingthewindmill Brian helpedtocleartheground, rebuilt the‘Wishing bound sidetofinallybecompletedandworkbegan. had achieved.Hecreated aplanfortheWigan gardens andhewasveryproud ofwhatthegroup Brian spentmanyhoursworkingonthestation member ofTheFriendsHindleyStationdied. Sadly inMay2013,BrianOpenshaw, thefounder for TheBrianOpenshawTribute Friends OfHindleyStation B e s t St Gardens F irst a t : Sponsored byNetworkRail i on Ga Disp rden l a a ys nd La rge Flor a l Second: North Berwick in Bloom for North Berwick Station Garden

North Berwick is an extremely popular, busy station regularly used by thousands of tourists and commuters. North Berwick in Bloom recognises the importance of the first impression that a destination gives and have accordingly planted several containers and borders to provide colourful displays throughout the year.

One grassy bank is planted with thousands of spring bulbs and the station plays an important part in their tulip festival where they feature many different named varieties. The seaside is depicted with a planted boat and they also pay homage to cycling and rail travel with their planted baskets on a bicycle. This already multi-award winning station garden is a credit to all concerned.

The project has not only improved the look and feel of Torquay station but has allowed the young people to gain confidence, Third: social interaction and nationally recognised qualifications to help Robert Owen Communities, them into employment. Aspects & First Great Western for the Transformation of Torquay Station Garden

Torquay station gardens have been transformed by young people with learning difficulties from three local organisations working in partnership with First Great Western.

The project members worked twice a week in all weathers, painstakingly working to excavate the large rockery garden and

clear all planting areas which had been overcome with weeds and ACoRP Community Rail Awards 2014 Winners - Best Station Garden and Large Floral Displays out of control shrubs. The subsequent reclamation of the large rockery culminated in planting with an English Riviera theme and there are future plans to include a restored boat.

11 12 ACoRP Community Rail Awards 2014 Winners - Most Enhanced Station Buildings community. ScotRailandNetworkrailwouldrestore and interior ofthewaitingrooms andinvolving/engagingthelocal planting onthestation,restoration ofthefountain,improving the could haveimpacton.Thisenabledthegroup toundertake Kate HowieSNPcouncilloronwhatareas ofthestationBloom Bloom group, JohnYellowlees Managerand -ScotRailExternal place andameetingwasarrangedbetweenSallySpaven,the ScotRail andNetworkRailagreed thatinvestmentwouldtake so theycouldcelebrateinstyleontheanniversary. Bloom wantedthetransformationtobecompleted Scotland veryeasilyduetotherailway. Pitlochryin to traveloneofthemostbreath-taking partsof werea touristhotspot.ThewealthyVictorians able completed on9thSeptember1863,Pitlochrybecame changing thearea forever andwhenthelinewas Mainline, over150yearsagowasinstrumentalin and NetworkRailforoveradecade.TheHighland and railusergroups havebeenlobbyingScotRail of PitlochryinBloom,KateHowie(localcouncillor) some investmentandhaveafacelift.SallySpaven railwaystationtoreceivefor theirbeautifulVictorian the group, PitlochryinBloom,startedcampaigning Their planofactionstarted12-15yearsagowhen for PitlochryStationRefurbishment Sally Spaven,PitlochryinBloom M o Sponsored byRailwayHeritageT F s irst t E : nh a n c ed St a Restorer. History Circle, ScotRail,NetworkRail,MohsinahUnderwood- Groups/People Involved-PitlochryinBloom,Moulinand in thenorthboundwaitingroom. theplatformsaswellamural period of24monthsnowadorn Academy inAberfeldy, overa children from Breadalbane Posters ofartworkcreated by and wasplantedbyvolunteers. Howman andDougieRicketts by twolocalmenCharles Edradour distillerywasbuilt whisky barrels donatedby The FlowerTrain, madefrom former glorybyalocalrestorer. and itwasreturnedtoits worth ofpaintwasstripped MacFarlane 7.100years’ in GlasgowandisnamedThe the famousSaracenfoundry restoration. Itwasmadeby was centraltothestation left atstationsinScotland which isoneofonlytwo The DrinkingFountain, future generations. heritage couldbetransformedandpreserved forpresent and Fund of£25,800.Thismoneymeantthatawiderange managed tosecure significantfundingfrom theHeritageLottery were delightedwhenSallySpavenfrom PitlochryinBloom The improvements hadtobefundedsomehowandthegroup therailwaybridge. to adorn Heritage Trust donatedtwoamazingreproduction lamps Victorian work hadbeencompletedtheywere delightedwhentheRailway TLC andthetransformationbeganinMarch 2013.Oncethis Plans were finallyagreed forthestationto receive muchneeded and platforms. renovate thefootbridge,northandsouthboundwaitingrooms t i on B u i ld rust i ng s by a team of over 20 volunteers and is already attracting additional passengers on the Marston Second: Vale Line. Marston Vale CRP & Bedfordshire Rural Communities Council Not only has this restoration succeeded in bringing a fabulous piece of railway heritage back into community use, it is also for Ridgmont Station Heritage providing valuable local services in an area with few other Centre facilities. Judges said “this is a very good project that has taken a lot of commitment over a long time to achieve. Ridgmont Station House, constructed in 1846, is the only remaining building on the Marston Vale Line available for community use. The building has undergone an extensive six year refurbishment and opened to the public as a Heritage Centre in September 2013 after 40 years of disuse. Facilities include Tea Room (the original Ladies Waiting Room), restored Victorian Booking Office, Tourist Information Point, gift shop, meeting room and offices. The building is served

Third: Southern Railway, Network Rail & partners for Battersea Park Station Refurbishment

Over the years, Battersea Park’s booking hall had decayed from water damage, leaving a once proud and aesthetically pleasing station looking distressed. An extensive project between Southern and Network Rail has restored this 19th Century station’s entrance area to its former glory, whilst adding a new waiting room and, for the first time ever, space for passengers to leave bicycles. ACoRP Community Rail Awards 2014 Winners - Most Enhanced Station Buildings

Thanks to the work of the team the station has been brought back to its former glory and at the same time significantly improved, providing a much better experience for passengers as they pass through.

The judges said that this was “a very good restoration of an historic building providing much improved facilities for passengers”.

13 14 ACoRP Community Rail Awards 2014 Winners - Small Projects Award - Under £500 newly formed‘We Are Bentham’,agroup oflocalbusinessesand environment forlocalresidents, visitorsandpassengers.The to bringyearround colourtothestationandsoenhance reliable waytoraiseregular fundsthatwouldenabletheplanters The challengeforthegroup wasnowtofindaninnovativeand place duringthefirsthalfof2013. adjacent tothestation.Alltheseitemswere putin constructed byawoodworkerwhosepremises are suppliers andthehandmadewindowboxeswere necessary purchases were madefrom localshopsand via theLeeds-Lancaster-Morecambe CRP. Allthe the DesignatedCommunityRailDevelopmentFund boxes. Agrantwassecured fortheproject from initial suppliesofcomposttofilltheplantersand Midland Railwayshelter. Thegroup wouldprovide Leeds platformandeightwindowboxesonthe1870 station ,installeightnewhalf-barrel plantersonthe introduce rainwaterbuttsandcompostbinstothe ‘Bloomin’ Bentham-Greener Gardening project to association withBloomin’Benthamdevelopedthe In October2012theFriendsofBenthamStationin organisations seemed to be a good starting place and undoubtedly organisations seemedtobeagoodstartingplaceandundoubtedly proved to be so. Within twoweeksoftheFriendsgroup’sproved tobeso.Within Friends ofBenthamStation& chairman givingapresentation tothegroup, £350was for theAnnualPlanters donated by 15 local sponsors and using part of the donated by15localsponsorsandusingpartofthe Sponsorship Scheme Sm Bloomin’ Bentham Sponsored by donations from theLancasterandSkipton a Rail User Group and Northern Rail (at Rail UserGroup(at andNorthern F ll Proje irst their request) brought thefinal total to £400 which enabled total to£400whichenabled : the scheme to be set up the schemetobesetup for the eight new for theeightnew planters. c Community RailLancashire t s Aw a town and enriched the journeys forpassengersontheBentham Line. town andenriched thejourneys a valuableresource whichhasenhanced thegatewaytothissmall has brought togethernewgroups within Bentham.Ithascreated This initiativeisasimpleyetinnovative, self-financingschemewhich Trail’ extension. the raisedbedsinnewschoolarea andtimberforthe‘Heritage refurbishment oftheGradeIIlistedrailwaysignage,compost for materials tosupportotherstationprojects, includingpaintfor the tools. Someofthelocalbusinesses havegoneontooffer forthcoming withmangers,hangingbasketsandevengardening made donationsofshrubs,bulbsandplants.Theyhavealsobeen Having seentheblazeofcolouratstation,localresidents have There havebeenseveralknock-oneffects forthestationoverall. boxes. sponsorship to£480,thuscoveringalltheplantersandwindow the scheme,bringingnumberofsponsorsto22andtotal groups onadoptingaruralstation,eachgroup donated£25to signed up.Followingpresentations tothelocalWomen’s Institute renewed, withouthesitationandthree newbusinesseswere 2014/2015 andwithinoneweek,alltheexistingsponsorshad April 1st2014sawFOBSmemberssetouttofindsponsorsfor community enhancementhadbeencreated! received goodvalueinreturnfortheirsupport.Anewandvaluable displays astheypassedthrough andthesponsorsfeltthattheyhad thepassengersandresidents concerned, lovedseeingthecolourful Everybody agreed thattheschemehadapositiveeffect forall review meetingheldatthestationwithresidents andpassengers. The firstfullyearoftheschemecompletedinMarcha 2014and gateway toandfortheBenthamcommunity. far. Theyseethestationasavitalresource andcolourfulfriendly community tobothresidents ofthearea andvisitorsfrom nearand Both groups are keentopromote thetownanditscheerfulpositive fringeofTheDales. on thewestern assists ateventsforthiscommunitymindedNorthYorkshire town became thefirstgroup volunteermemberandfullysupports In returnforthesupportof‘We Are Bentham’the‘Friends’group appreciated displaysandaspecialthankyoumustbegiventothem. excess of400volunteerhoursperyeargointocreating thewidely and thetwoplantingsoftubseachyear, itisestimatedthatin alone takinguptoandhourperdayduringthesummermonths watering to creating colourfulandvibrantarrangements.With who freely andwarmlydevoteavastamountoftimeeffort is undertakenbythelivelyvolunteersof‘Bloomin’Bentham’ The planting,constantwateringandmaintenanceofthedisplays on the‘Friends’websitewww.friendsofbenthamstation.btck.co.uk displayed onthestationmonitorandshown,withappropriate links or Facebookpages.Thesponsorsare listedintheprogramme and tabletuserstoquicklyaccesstherelevant sponsor’s website appropriate QR(QuickResponse)codes,whichenablesmartphone plaques incorporatephotographsofthebusinessesandwhere and framedbymembersofFriendsBentham.Theposters and anA1station‘ThankYou’ posterwasdesigned,created the eightplanterswere equippedwithheadedsponsorshipplaques There are positivebenefitsforsponsorsjoiningthescheme,eachof them tosponsortwooftheplanters. businesses inStationRoadandwithintwodaysshehadarrangedfor It wasparticularlygoodtoseethegentlemen’s hairdresser rallyten to enableeventhesmallestofbusinessesparticipateforjust£10. planter orshare thesponsorshipwithuptofourothers.Thiswas made clearthatbusinesses/organisationscouldsponsorawhole the schemeandforfurtherplantsgardening materials.Itwas remainder ofthesponsorshipfundwouldgotowards developing and inSeptember/Octoberforwinterthefollowingspring.The to takeplaceannuallyinMay/Juneforthesummerandautumn annual sponsorshiptargetof£50perplantertoenabletwoplantings The outlineoftheschemeproposed to‘We Are Bentham’setan rd -under£500 The Mosaic workshop took place all day and was facilitated by Fenya & Tracey and aided by volunteers from Ford Open Prison. Second: Everybody who contributed to its creation felt what they were Fenya Sharkey, Tracey Toothill & making would be a real long lasting part of history. Thanks to the hard work of all the community the mosaic was finished in one Sussex CRP for Bognor Regis 150th day. Anniversary Mosaic A real value for money project which achieved over and above its objectives.

This mosaic was created to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of Bognor Regis railway station on 1st June. The objective of this project was to produce a community mosaic on the day of the celebrations and by holding a community workshop on Bognor Regis station that was certainly achieved. Bob Dorkings a local train driver from Barnham designed the mosaic which was created and finished by people of all ages, both local and from all over Sussex.

Third: William Lovell C of E Academy, Poacher Line CRP & Partners for the Boston Railway Station Mural

Year 8 pupils from William Lovell C of E Academy The CRP officer said “I have been very impressed by the way have designed and created a wonderful new mural the pupils have explored ideas for the mural and through in ceramic and glass tiled to brighten up platform consultation with Lincolnshire County Council Transportation two at Boston Railway Station. The project was team and East Midlands Trains have arrived at a really dynamic final design”. presented to the class as a commissioned piece of work with the Poacher Line CRP and train operator The project has enabled students to make a difference to their East Midlands Trains acting as the ‘clients’. local environment through their art. ACoRP Community Rail Awards 2014 Winners - Small Projects Award Under £500

15 16 ACoRP Community Rail Awards 2014 Winners - Innovation in Community Rail There are fivekeyinnovativefeatures: Citizens’ Rail. by feedbackfrom localpartnersandalsobyEuropean partnersin drop’ Wordpress themecostingjust£35.Thesitewasshaped DCRP designedandbuiltthewebsitein-houseusinga‘drag‘n’ which DCRPistheleadpartner. was created aspartofthe E of April2014tocoincidewiththeline’s re-opening, style. Thewebsite,launchedduringthefirstweek concise traveladvicedelivered inavisualmodern – anewtypeofcommunityrailwebsite,providing Paignton. Itscentrepiece wasTheRivieraLine.com attract non-userstotrythetrainbetweenExeterand was developedtowinbacklostpassengersand the linethrough Dawlish.Amarketingcampaign the localfeelgoodfactoraround there-opening of RailPartnership(DCRP)wantedtoharness Cornwall After winter’s infamousstorms,theDevon& Innov 2. 1.

Community Rail’ from the stuffy toneandlongwinded contentofsome if there are toiletsonthetrain.This isadeparture stations, towhether youcantakeadogonboard or how tobuyticketswhentravelling from unstaffed approachable, easy-to-digestway. Thisrangesfrom barriers totravelbyexplaining the essentialsinan Tailor come from smartphonesortablets. launch, oneinthree visitstoTheRiveraLine.comhas devices widelypredicted togrow andgrow. Sinceits the numbersofpeopleviewingwebsitesonmobile the website.Italsofuture-proofs thewebsite–with and manageanapporseparatemobileversionof costs fortheCRP, whomightotherwisehavetofund This isnotonlybetterfortheuserbutitalsominimises reading experienceonPCs,tabletsandsmartphones. means itscontentre-sizes toprovide acomfortable be CommunityRail’ Resizing tosuitalldevices–Thesiteisbelieved for ‘TheRivieraLine.Com’ ed fornon-users–Thewebsitebreaks down a E t U i Citizens’Rail on Website s first‘responsive’ website.This F irst s FirstResponsive U i Citizens’Railpr : Sponsored by n Commun a n y other oject, of i t ca Network Rail y September 2015. railways byinvolving thecommunity. It runsfrom May2012until France, Germany and theNetherlandstodeveloplocal andregional Citizens’ RailisanEUInterreg IVBproject workinginTheUK, later in2014. Partnership’s soontoberevamped Great Scenic Railwayswebsite of the‘responsive’ modelwillseethistechnologyalsousedin the Western describeditas‘”amassive stepforward”. Thesuccess and attheDCRPOfficerGroup meetinginApril2014,First Great Pays delaLoire praisedthesiteas“really easytounderstand” explored thesiteingreater depth.Meanwhile,European partner page). Inshort,visitorstotheRivieraLine.comstayedlongerand of peoplearrivingandleavingagainwithoutvisitinganyother metrics: pagespervisit,visitlengthandbouncerate(theproportion DCRP’s pairofother, longerestablished,websites onthree crucial itsfirsttwofullmonths,the sitehadalready out-performed Within e-newsletters andthrough partnerorganisations. advertising (bothinprintandonline),leaflets,socialmedia, The launchofthesitewaspromoted through localnewspaper

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common weaknessofpublictransportwebsites. heart ofthestory. Thisaddresses whatisarguablya uses professional photographytoputpeopleatthe public transportwebsites. raise theirprofiles andhelpusers. them (includingproviding direct linkstothetools) of different websites.TheRivieraLine.comshowcases are oftenlittle-knownandtuckedawayonarange season ticketcalculatorsandmore. Howeverthey creators, livedeparture information,carparking season ticketcalculators,personalisedtimetable handy railtraveltoolsavailableonline,including Bringing togetherlittle-knowntools–There ar Professional, people-focusedphotography–Thesite future marketingbothonlineandoffline. will becomeavaluablesource ofinsightstoinform are clickedmostfrequently. Inthiswaythewebsite tickets are themostpopularandwhichdestinations rich picture willdevelopofwhichtypesdiscounted link onthewebsiteistracked,sothatovertimea Gathering insightstoinformfuture marketing–Every l ( N y ot ) c overed e many e many i n

passengers for over 2 years, until a robust solution could be found. And this project is the solution which was found. Second: Abbey Line CRP & Groundwork Drawings by local school children, for another project at the station about sustainable transport, inspired designs that Hertfordshire were cut out of stainless steel, etched and protected between for the Garston Station Waiting layers of tough polycarbonate. This innovative, technically challenging, project has delivered a unique waiting space for Shelter passengers that gives shelter, allows light through but also allows the artwork to be clearly viewed and above all protected.

This is an excellent innovative solution to a common problem! A stunning transformation of Garston Station waiting shelter has provided a lovely seating space for passengers. The shelter had been left open to the elements as panes of glass were vandalised every time they were reinstated. Groundwork Hertfordshire in collaboration with the Abbey Line CRP delivered a robust, artistic solution to deter vandalism.

A shelter, provided by London Midland and Hertfordshire County Council provided a welcome refuge for passengers that soon became a target for vandalism. Within 24 hours of being put up the glass panels had been smashed and needed to be removed. These were replaced but after persistent vandalism the shelter stood without any side panels and little shelter for

and make visual responses to the route. The culminating project involved the creation of images, influenced by the journey and Third: which were then made in to puzzles of various materials. Jessica Kopka & Penistone Line Members of the public were then invited to take part in a ‘Puzzling’ Partnership event which involved a journey along the Penistone Line and for the Penistone Puzzle Project included various challenges which promoted the town of Penistone. Participants were given a sheet of what looked like train tickets but which were actually anagrams with clue pictures on. This encouraged the puzzlers to explore The Penistone Puzzle Project was initiated and the town and delivered by University of Huddersfield student at each business Jessie Kopka as her final year project. The Penistone they had to go Puzzle is an innovative community art project in and collect a puzzle pack. The investigating the public’s relationship with journeys. event was enjoyed by all who took As a regular train traveller, Jessie wanted to raise people’s awareness part with lots of of the Penistone Line by utilising a novel approach. As part of her positive feedback research she took many trips along the line, taking time to observe being given. ACoRP Community Rail Awards 2014 Winners - Innovation in

Photo competition ‘The Essence of Community Rail’ Sponsored by Abellio

This category was voted for on the night by all guests & winners will be displayed on our website after 6th October www.acorp.uk.com

17 18 ACoRP Community Rail Awards 2014 Winners - Best Marketing Campaign households inPlymouth fortwomonths. Plymouth Shopper, alocalfree magazinedelivered to62,000 In additiontothis DCRPplacedadvertsinalleditions ofThe their websitewww.thisisplymouth.co.uk every FridayinJuneandaweekof onlineadvertisingthrough placed aseriesoffiveadvertsinthe PlymouthHerald,running News,DCRPalso On topoftheeditorialinWestern Morning features raneveryweekfor6weeks. nights andeatatalocalrestaurant. Thesefourpageeditorial tickets totravelLooebytrain,stayatthePolraenHotelfortwo links withFirstGreat Western,acompetitionwasruntowin support thefeature atacostof£55peradvert.Through DCRP’s News.BusinesseswereWestern Morning askedtorunadverts feature wasrunintheSouthWest regional newspaperthe Firstly, usingtheresources oflocalbusinesses,apromotional Newspaper Advertising range ofmediatoensure goodcoverage. The campaignwasamixedmediaapproach, targetingawide (DCRP), topromote gettingtoLooebytrain. RailPartnership andtheDevon&Cornwall Cornwall business owners,theTourist InformationCentre, Visit Looe group wasformedwhichmadeupoflocal closed formajorrepairs foralongtime.SotheLove to floodingoneofthemajor roads wasgoingtobe 2012/2013 wasgoingtohaveonLooeandthatdue the negativepress coverageofthefloodingwinter Sandplace station.Gillwasworriedabouttheeffect businesswoman GillBridgesofthePolraenHotelat ‘Love Looe’wasapromotion dreamt upbylocal Devon & Cornwall RailPartnership Devon &Cornwall for theLoveLooeCampaign & Partners F irst B e : s Sponsored byRailMedia t Ma rket i ng C Looe wasamost welcome pieceofnews. andthepromiseCornwall ofmore promotion forthebusinessesof month closure thissupport from ofthemainlineintoCornwall, Visit the horrendous stormsinJanuaryandFebruary2014the two campaign thisyear. AftertheunexpectedlossofDawlish following hasgenerously Cornwall foundmorethat Visit money toputintoa two monthperiod.Theothersuccess ofthecampaignhasbeen roughly were 10,000extrajourneys madeonthelineduring the 2012 andJuly2013was64%higher thaninJuly2012.Intotal the highestonrecord. June2013was34%higherthan Rail patronage ontheLooeValley LineforJune&July2013was July 2013,itwasfantastictoseetheresults. waspooruntilmid- and althoughtheweatherinDevon&Cornwall of thecampaignwasmeasuredfigures byjourney duringtheperiod each. Theleafletdesignanddistributioncost£2,600.success Tourist contributing£1000 InformationCentre Cornwall andVisit The advertisingcostsofthecampaignwere £4000,withLooe Showandotherlocalevents. Cornwall whole ofsummer2013.Thebannerswere alsousedattheRoyal Looe’ displayedatLiskeard andLooestationsthroughout the Western stationmanagementtohavebannerspromoting ‘Love could displayintheirwindows.DCRPnegotiatedwithFirstGreat in Looe,whowere supporting(orsupportive)ofthecampaign intostickersthatbusinesses campaign. Thislogowasalsoturned A logowascreated soitcouldbeusedasanavatarforthewhole Branding, BannersandStickers centres, pubs,restaurants andtouristattractions. distribute totwolocalcampsites,supermarkets,touristinformation companies, SeymacandWestward Marketing.Thesecompanies throughout usingtwolocaldistribution Devon&Cornwall Looe byTrain’ leaflet.55,000ofthesewere printedanddistributed To supplementthenewspaper advertisingDCRPproduced a‘Visit Leaflets year withthe2014stormsandanothermajorroad closure. marketing stream forLooe.Thishasbeenespeciallyimportantthis local businessestogetinvolvedbutnowithasbecomeanother going strong. Thispagewasinitiallyusedasawayofengaging account andtodatetheFacebookpagehas833‘Likes’isstill A ‘LoveLooe’FacebookpagewassetupalongwithaTwitter Social Media a m pai gn Second: Image Sussex CRP for Time For a New Look

This marketing campaign has been a concentrated effort to bring unity to the publicity and visual identity of the Sussex CRP in their 10th anniversary year. To update, modernise and create a new look branding to raise their profile whilst providing a strong visual identity to help them be more recognisable to the local community, visitors and partners.

The aim was to produce clearer, easier to access information to help travellers make better informed decisions, explore more and enjoy all that their beautiful area has to offer.

The resulting overhaul of all its marketing publications and digital media has given Sussex CRP a clear identity whilst providing comprehensive, informative and attractive information to its users.

Third: Ralph Higgs, Southwest Trains for the D Day Commemorative Poster

The D Day Commemorative event was always going to be a challenge to market sensitively and successfully, whilst ensuring that it ACoRP Community Rail Awards 2014 Winners - Best Marketing Campaign appealed to a wide audience. Initially the idea was met by a lot of reservation from the local community but as plans progressed and through reassurance and liaison from the steering group, local people got right behind the forthcoming event with enthusiasm.

It was understood that the marketing needed to be sympathetic to the event in history that changed so many people’s lives whilst also promoting the commemorative event to a modern public. Following much research into posters of the era by Ralph Higgs from South West Trains, the group agreed on a design style and format that would do both and the resulting poster encapsulates all the criteria whilst showing hope for a better future in a dark time. The poster shows a nice image, is attractive and clearly promotes the event, giving good details.

19 20 ACoRP Community Rail Awards 2014 Winners - Outstanding Volunteer Contribution in acrackedthigh bonewhichnecessitatedapartial hip long afterwards shehadafreak accident athomeresulting was miraculouslybackatthestation injustafewdays!Not She nearlydiedintheambulance butpulledthrough and from anaphylacticshockandhadtoberushedhospital. so badlystungthatshecollapsed ontheplatformsuffering nest withherbroom causingthewaspstoattackher. Shewas everyone elsehadleftwhensheaccidently disturbedawasp’s Last SeptemberPaulinewasdoingafinalsweepupafter following activities: In additiontoalloftheabovePaulinehasalsoparticipatedin environment East. atRuncorn attempts torestore thegardens atFrodsham andimproving the supporting allouractivitiesincludinghelpingwiththeinitial she hasbeenaNCRUGcommitteememberformanyyears success. Herefforts are notentirely focusedonHelsbystation, and Pauline’s efforts havebeenasignificantcontribution tothat independently run‘Cheshire’s BestKeptStation’competition Helsby haswonanaward everyyearfor10yearsinthe Pauline stillcleansiteveryweek. the award. Thebrassplaquehasprideofplaceonplatform1and was oneoftwoNCRUGmemberswhowenttoLondonreceive ‘Most Passenger-Friendly Unstaffed Station’award andPauline competition althoughnotplacedbutin2000Helsbydidwin In 1999Helsbywasshort-listedinthe‘StationofYear’ volunteers refreshed byproviding flasksandbiscuits. up litter;sweepsup;paintstheedgingstonesandkeepsother supplied byCheshire West andChesterCouncil.Shealsopicks hanging baskets;puttingoutsummerandwinterbeddingplants at thestationoveryears,plantingandtendingtubs Pauline doesn’tuponFridays,shehasspentmanyhours justturn high buddleias. beds hadcompletelydisappeared under10metre the platformandonplatforms23flower willow trees were almostblockingoff themiddleof overgrowth. Thiswasessentialforplatform4as the firstsixmonthsshehelpedtocleartrees and andfor to clearwhathadbecomeawilderness a willingparticipantandworkedwithcolleagues the stationalmosteveryFridaysince.Paulinewas seventeen yearsagoandshehasbeengoingto help waslocalresident PaulineJenkinson.Thatwas Oneofthefirstpeopletovolunteer morning. up, somethingthatstillhappenseveryFriday West Trains. Weekly workingpartieswere set In 1996NorthCheshire Rail until 1997tofinallygetanagr decided totryadoptHelsbystationbutittook • • •

the HaltonCurve Supporting thecampaignforrestoration of NCR Festival inthePark’ Setting upandmanningastallat‘Frodsham U Helsby StationVolunteer O G’ s 150thanniversarycelebrations ut Pauline Jenkinson s Sponsored by t F irst a nd U sers Group (NCR : eement withNorth i ng V U olunteer Contr G) TransPennine Express which theCommunityRailAwards hasnowgivenher! 80th birthdayinOctobershecertainlydeservesspecialrecognition sought anyspecialthanksorrewards butassheapproaches her meaningful way. Beingaverymodestpersonshehasnever embraced thetruespiritofCommunityRailinapracticaland Through herefforts ofthelast17yearsPaulinehasunwittingly carrying outlightduties. survivor andsheisbackatthestationonFridaymornings replacement. HoweverPaulineisverydeterminedandareal i but i on ensuring an abundant display, often in flower early in the season. He does his best to present Second: eye pleasing plants throughout the year. Louis Louis Wall enjoys involving others in his work and has South West Railway Adopters’ organised planting days for primary school children throughout the area, most recently the St Gardening Group Bernard’s Primary School in Nitshill where children helped to plant poppies in commemoration of local railway hero, John Meikle, who was Louis Wall has a charitable and kind nature. He posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for has been involved in a number of good causes, outstanding bravery in World War 1. most notably his recent work beautifying railway stations up and down Southwest Scotland. He Louis’ dedication is formidable; the nearest station that he is a dedicated and talented horticulturist, a tends is 25 miles from home and the furthest around 120 hard worker and tenacious. Louis grows most miles. To manage the 19 stations along the way can take up to 6 days per week and all as a volunteer! of the plants in his three greenhouses at home

Third: Tony Day is the founder and Chairman of the Avocet Line Rail Users Group. For the last seven Tony Day years he has led from the front, working night Avocet Line Rail Users Group and day to promote and be an advocate for better services and facilities on the Exmouth Line. Avocet Line Rail Users Group would not exist and would not continue to thrive without Tony Day’s hard work and commitment. The line would not now be Community Rail designated, the 150th anniversary would almost certainly not have been celebrated and almost all the other things

Tony and the group have made happen simply ACoRP Community Rail Awards 2014 Winners - Outstanding Volunteer Contribution wouldn’t have done, his enthusiasm and passion are second to none.

The Avocet Line is seeing major changes with station improvements along the line and a new station set to open in Newcourt in December. Tony has always been there working alongside Devon County Council in pushing forward these improvements and is regarded by the council as a true partner in making this happen.

21 22 ACoRP Community Rail Awards 2014 Winners - Outstanding Teamwork Award all weathersandachievedthefollowing: During thetwomonths‘OrangeArmy’workeddayandnightin complication tothere-instatement project. railway. Thelandslipon4thMarch atSmuggler’s Coveaddedextra the Valentine’s Daystormwhichcausedfurtherdamagetothe throw atthecoast,notjust4thFebruarybreach butalso for twomonthstoovercome everyobstacletheweathercould Network Rail’s ‘OrangeArmy’ of300-strong engineers battled a vitalpart: The teamworkfrom allpartnerswasphenomenalandeachplayed event! Western advisedcustomersnottotravel-averyrare used andduringtheworstofstormsFirstGreat disruption, thefirsttimethatthiscodehasbeen Network RailissuedCodeBlackforoperational was largescaledisruptionacross thewholeregion. with therailwaysuspendedoveranopenhole.There sea wallhadbeencompletelybreached atDawlish conditions closedtherailway, withreports thatthe 2014. Acombinationofhightidesandstorm closure oftherailwayatDawlishon5thFebruary The eyesoftheworld’s mediawere onthedramatic • • • • • Devon & Cornwall RailPartnership, Devon &Cornwall

Network Rail,FirstGr Dawlish Town Council&Partners new canopyandpaintingthr Rebuilt halfofDawlishstationwithanewplatform, and repairing 600metres ofparapetwall coastal railway, clearing hundreds oftonnesdebris Repaired dozensofothersitesalonga4milestr roped accessteamand‘spider’evacuators hoses, helicopter-borne waterbombs,aspecialist Cove, Teignmouth using highpressure cannon,fire Removed 25,000tonnesofcollapsedcliff atSmuggler’ tonnes ofconcrete and150tonnesofsteel Rebuilt andfortifiedthebreach withmor worked toprotect thebreach atSeaLawnTerrace containers toshelterhomesandengineersasthey Built atemporaryseawallfrom 18weldedshipping for theRebuildingofDawlish O ut Station F irst s : t Sponsored by oughout a eat Western, nd e than 6,000 e than6,000 i ng etch of etch of

T s s e a Network Rail mwork A Radio 4’s Today programme andbeingfilmedbyChannel5. page localnews;beingfeatured onBBCregional TV, BBCNews24, The storycaughttheeyeofmedia,withvolunteersmakingfront and recruited 5newmembersforthegreen makeover. Citizen’s Railproject revived theFriendsofDawlishStationgroup Rail, andEUprojectRailPartnership.The ledbyDevon&Cornwall platforms. Thegardening dayswere organisedaspartofCitizen’s species in10newplantersthatFirstGreat Westerninstalledonthe cordylines, lavenders,pansies,Devonviolets,primroses andother 15 volunteersfrom thegroup wentoutinallweathers,planting with TVgardener Toby Buckland. re-opening oftherailwayline,givingstationa‘Green’ re-vamp The FriendsofDawlishStationplayedtheirpartinthehighprofile efforts. the seawallbreach. Localbusinessesalsojoinedthefundraising items were collectedforevacuatedfamiliesandothersaffected by effort andfundraisinginthetown.Fundswere raisedandessential Anne-Marie Morrisandotherlocalcouncillorstoorganisearelief the DawlishandTeignmouth CommunityTrust Company, localMP A veryeffective partnershipdevelopedbetweentheTown Council, The Communityresponse wasexceptionallyheartfeltandgenerous. hours. Inadditiontoallofthistheyalsoundertookthefollowing: and ontrainsproviding informationwithextendedcustomerservice independent operators;theyprovided additionalstaff atstations on more than1200coachesinFebruaryalonefrom over90 First Great Western’s response wasunprecedented. Theyput hourly servicerestarted betweenNewtonAbbotandPaignton. around stationstosupportstationstaff. On24thFebruarythehalf ironed outproblems withthereplacement busserviceanddashed the mainnewsstoryeveryday. Bytheendofhisfirstweekhehad in poston10thFebruary, bywhichtimeoneofhisstationswas Mundy, thenewInterimStationManagerforSouthDevonstarted First Great Westernsteppeduptothisadversitybrilliantly. Ian • • • • • • • •

Full refunds, noadministrationfees.Refundswer Ticket restrictions lifteduntiltimetableconfirmedand thr 25% discountonallticketsforservicesrunning Extra parkingspacesatExeterStDavid’s fr Investment innewcarparkatTivertonParkway progress ofbuses New Smartphonebusappforstationstaff tomonitor vouchers Over 30,000free cupsoftea&£10,000inCostaCof web pagesdailyupdates. flyers atstations,24hr Twitter. Dedicatedtraveladvice Communications were constantlyupdated.Posters, by almost1000% advance ticketsonceagainavailable Rail land ough Dawlishduringdisruption w a rd om Network om Network e up e up fee fee

Plants were donated by Dawlish based horticulturalist and First Great Western Station Manager Ian Mundy said “We are broadcaster Toby Buckland, from his nursery and plant centre at committed to supporting the communities we serve. This project nearby Powderham Castle. Staff from Network Rail’s ‘Orange shows how much can be achieved when the railway, volunteers Army also helped with the planting day, shifting heavy bags of and local businesses work together to improve the station compost. Mr Buckland said “As a Dawlish man born & bred I was environment for all. It’s a fantastic way to welcome passengers horrified by the damage to the station but it wasn’t until I saw it back to the railway”. for myself and spoke to the station manager that I realised I could do something to help. It’s been great to be part of helping the The speedy response of Network Rail, First Great Western and station to bounce back greener than ever”. the Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership (D&CRP) in re-opening the station earlier than originally thought showed what great Val Mawhood of The Friends of Dawlish Station said “it’s so good teamwork can achieve! The national celebration of the re-opening to see our station being brought back to life with new flower of the station on 4th April was accompanied by dramatic rhetoric: filled planters in place. We are looking forward to a bright, “Ladies and gentlemen, the station you’ve all been waiting for” cheerful year ahead and consigning last winter to history. announced the guard aboard the 5:34 westbound train from Exeter St David’s “Dawlish will be the next station stop”!

Second: Esk Valley RDC, North Yorkshire County Council & Partners for Improving Rail Replacement on the Esk Valley Line

Rail disruption is a challenging situation at any of 100 pupils needing to get to and from school on time, the time, but particularly so for the Esk Valley route. logistics of providing rail replacement at short notice in the Esk With only four return services a day, operating at Valley is challenging task to say the least. three and a half hourly intervals, when sudden A partnership was formed between transport providers, the disruption occurs it is a particular challenge to get council and local schools to review the whole procedure. As a the passengers to their destination. result new processes were put in place and new local providers brought on board. This has transformed the delivery of rail This is further exacerbated when the core school service is replacement in the Esk Valley. Excellent demonstration of an affected. Narrow rural roads with steep inclines and very little effective collaborative approach to problem solving, teamwork manoeuvrability, coupled with remote settlements and upwards which benefits the rail users.

Third: Newcastle Union Learning Representatives & East Coast Trains for the Railway Children Charity Calendar

The Newcastle Union Learning Representatives managed to unite the three rail unions and East Coast Trains in a common purpose, to raise money for The Railway Children Charity. They have engaged the unions, company and staff from Inverness to London through an annual photography competition which culminated in charity calendars being produced containing the winning entries. They have raised thousands of pounds to help children who have been forced to ACoRP Community Rail Awards 2014 Winners - Outstanding Teamwork Award run away from home because of either physical, mental or sexual abuse and have had to stow away on a train or sleep rough on a station.

The project has been such a success that they have decided to go even bigger this year and after discussions with East Coast Trains it has been agreed to produce several charity fundraising items from the winning photos. These will include ‘Bags for Life’ and Christmas card box sets which will be sold on board East Coast Trains, along with ticket envelopes and ticket wallets which will be sold in their travel centres. A very commendable and worthy project.

23 24 ACoRP Community Rail Awards 2014 Winners - Passengers Matter tickets theyhavebookedonline.Thisaddressed akeyissuefor the stationbefore boarding thetrainbutalsoforthemtocollect TVMs notonlymakeiteasierforpassengerstobuyticketsat Saxmundham andBecclesstationsinearlysummer2013.These to installticketvendingmachines(TVMs)atWoodbridge, The firstinitiativewasajointlyfundedandpromoted scheme cycle hire andbettercustomerinformation. included ticketvendingmachinesatstations,integratedbuslinks, approach forrailcustomers.Theprogramme ofupgrades connectivity withlocalcommunitiesandamore integrated worked togethertodeliverbetterstationfacilities,greater more andmore peoplestartingtotakethetrain,keystakeholders attractive andconvenientforexistingpotentialusers.With partnership projects, whichwouldmakethelineevenmore The aimwastodeliverongoingimprovements through new serviceandmaximisingusageoftheline. for passengers,thereby optimisingtheimpactof Suffolk Linewastofurtherimprove servicestandards for allthoseinvolvedinthedevelopmentofEast Ipswich andLowestoftinDecember2012,akeytask Following thelaunchofanhourlyservicebetween County Council,Waveney District for ‘DevelopingtheEastSuffolk Abellio Greater Anglia,Suf Council, AnglianBusandEast Suffolk LineCommunityRail Partnership F Line’ irst Sponsored byNorthernRail : P ass folk enger s entrance andDenmarkRoad.Safeaccesstoapedestrian wheelchair userstomoveeasilybetweenthestationfoyer with disabilities.Thebusstopnowhasaraisedkerb,allowing has alsomadetravelsaferforpedestrians,cyclistsandpeople without disruptingtheflowofothertraffic.Theinterchange enabled busestopickupanddrop off customersatthestation The improvements alsoincludedanexclusivebuslanewhichhas and real-time businformationtohelpthemplantheirjourney. the stationforecourt, provides customerswithsheltered seating interchange,Lowestoft station.Themodern constructedon Abellio Greater Angliaopenedanewbus-railinterchange at when Suffolk CountyCouncil,Waveney DistrictCounciland Another significantdevelopmenttookplaceinSeptember2013 added. 2013 through ticketingandprint-at-homeoptionswere also the railnetworkandbyvisitorstotown.From September widely usedbothbyresidents ofSouthwoldwantingtoaccess Saturdays, istimedtofitinwiththetrainserviceandhasbeen station. Thisnewhourlyservice,whichoperatesonMondaysto now purchase aticketforSouthwoldonlineoratanyrailway of Southwold.Forjust£2singleor£4return,customerscan through ticketlinkingthestationwithlovelycoastaltown Suffolk CountyCouncilandtheEastSuffolk CRPtooffer anew where AbellioGreater AngliaandAnglianBusjoinedforces with of linkingrailandbusservices.ItfocusedonHalesworthstation, Another notableinitiativehighlightedtheimportanceofease Suffolk CountyCouncilandEastSuffolk CRP. to launchthesenewfacilitiesinvolvedAbellioGreater Anglia, TVM hashelpeddriveadditionalgrowth andrevenue. Theevents itisclearthattheinstallationof new hourlyservicepattern, Network. AlthoughinBecclesmuchofthegrowth isdowntothe more thangrowth atsimilarstationsontheAbellioGreater Anglia the stationsinvolved,whichhasbeenbetween2.4%and18.1% machines inlessthanayear, contributingtorevenue growth at of over55,000tickets(worth£800,000)issuedfrom these The TVMshavebeenextremely popularwithacombinedtotal many travellerswhodonothaveanearbystaffed bookingoffice. cycle sharedsideofDenmarkRoad usefacilityontheSouthern

has alsobeenprovided withtoucancrossings whichgivepriority to pedestrians,cyclistsandwheelchairusers. Ma Turning specificallytocyclingconnections,AbellioGreater Anglia hasastrong cyclingheritage,boththrough its parent companyandthrough workontheAnglia network toimprove cyclelinksintheregion overthe cost ofjust£3.80,thisfast,convenientschemehas adailyhirebike atthestationforonward travel.With scheme whichgivespeopletheopportunitytohire a last 20years,sowiththedevelopmentofnew tter already beenusedbymanyrailcommutersaswell became oneofthefirststationstooffer thisexciting be rolled out.InFebruary2014,Lowestoftstation East Suffolk Linewasoneoftheplacesitwould Abellio ‘Bike&Go’initiativeitwaslogicalthatthe visitors keentoexplore thelocalarea. At theotherendofline,Abellio addition, 60more sheltered spaces were alsoinstalledwithinthestation Greater Angliahasrecently installed initial £25depositforakeyfob.In car parkandarecent audithasshown a ‘Cyclepark+’compoundatIpswich station platform,onlyrequiring an parking forover100cyclesonthe station, providing free, secure covered both facilitiesare beingwellusedby rail customers. promotional activitiesand A widevarietyof actions, customer-focused enhancements were devised and delivered by 2013/14, compared to 598,008 in 2012/13 and up from 345,399 Abellio Greater Anglia and partners. in 2009/10 (the last full year before the hourly service was launched on the southern half of the route in December 2010). Performance has improved, with the Moving Annual Average These results of 11% growth in the last year, with journeys almost punctuality over 90% for the first time in at least 14 years, with 92% up on 4 years ago are stunning and even more impressive the efforts of both Abellio Greater Anglia and Network Rail given that the northern end of the route suffered flood damage combining to give a more reliable service (aside from the effects of in December 2013, causing bus replacement services for over a severe winter weather). fortnight).

This very proactive, planned and sustained programme of An outstanding programme of improvements has brought improvements and promotion really has heralded a new era for incredible growth, better station facilities and much improved the East Suffolk Line. The result of this outstanding teamwork integrated transport arrangements, a very deserving ‘Passengers approach is that over 662,000 journeys were made on the line in Matter’ Winner.

The group formed various partnerships to facilitate and enhance the service they provide. First TransPennine Express Second: provided a desk, telephone and IT equipment and Kirklees The Friends of Huddersfield Council provided help & advice on running the scheme. Station, First TransPennine Since their inception the Friends of Huddersfield Station have Express and Partners answered 1000s of enquiries and guided many a lost soul to their correct location or train. The scheme has been so for the Visitor Information Point successful that other local groups have asked to be linked in and there have been requests for guidance in setting up other station Visitor Information Points. The friends of Huddersfield Station are a volunteer group from the local community who are committed and passionate about the railway, the town, the beautiful surroundings and tourist attractions. Now the 25 volunteers along with their partners provide information and guidance to rail customers and visitors from the Visitor Information Point in the booking hall at Huddersfield Station.

For the rail users they provide information on train times, what platform is required, journey planning and information on connections. For visitors they can advise on hotels, reliable taxi companies, along with retailers and tourist information.

Increasing passenger numbers at Belper have instigated the need for enhanced passenger Third: facilities. Belper has become the busiest station ACoRP Community Rail Awards 2014 Winners - Passengers Matter Derwent Valley Line CRP, East on the Derwent Valley Line with a 144% increase Midlands Trains & Network Rail in journeys from the station since 2007/2008. This increase in passenger numbers has continued for Improved Passenger Facilities at to stretch the station facilities both in terms of Belper waiting shelters and ticket purchasing capability. So some much needed improvements have been implemented, with more to follow.

The improvements include:

• New waiting shelters on both platforms • Installation of the Ticket Vending Machine inside the new large shelter on Platform 2 for passengers travelling to Derby and Nottingham • New Seating on Platform 1 • Collapsed wall currently being replaced on Platform 2 and once this is complete, new seating and new cycle stands will be installed and the area behind the new wall will then become part of Transition Belper’s award winning station gardens

All of this brings direct benefits to the passengers.

25 26 ACoRP Community Rail Awards 2014 Winners - Overall Winner Award network suchanexcitingplaceto and allthevolunteersother that maketheScottishrailway ScotRail, T A travel bytrain. warded ransport Scotland, people O

ver to : Sponsored by a ll Wi nner Aw in thedevelopmentofcommunityrailScotlandandotherssuch theformationofStranraerCRPheraldinganewphase With delivering communityrailonthispartofthenetworkformanyyears. partnership, remembering thatanumberoforganisationshavebeen they notethisyear, theformationoffirstformalcommunityrail everywhere andtherelentless spread ofthebarrel trainplanter. across thispartofthenetworkwithstationadoptionjustabout judges havenotedthesteadyspread ofcommunityrailactivityright produced real benefitstostationusersandlocalpeoplealike.The to themagnificentmakeoverthathastakenmanyyearsbut the imagetospokenword indialectform,from sculpture across theirnetwork,from imaginativeartprojects thatgobeyond winners. and diversityofcommunityrailactivityshowedbythisyear’s overall The judgeshavebeenhugelyimpressed withthebreadth, depth this istheonethattakeslongesttodecide. just onewinnerisnotaneasytaskandeveryyear rail developmentinthepast12months.Recognising judges’ viewhascontributedthemosttocommunity operating company-oranycombinationthatinthe Community RailPartnership,individualortrain The overallwinner’s award ispresented tothegroup, ACoRP

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And as the Highland Rail Partnership carrying on its excellent work the judges look forward to watching the development of community rail in Scotland. They also wanted to note the huge contribution made to so many aspects of community rail in Scotland by John Yellowlees of First ScotRail whose tireless efforts for station adopters and those seeking to improve the Scottish rail network for passengers and local people does not always receive the recognition it should. ACoRP Community Rail Awards 2014 Winners - Overall Winner Award

27 We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all the sponsors of the Community Rail Awards 2014.

Without them this project and event could not exist.

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Community St George’s Square, Huddersfield HD1 1JF Rail Awards 2014 Tel: 01484 481052 10 th ANNIVERSARY Email: [email protected] Website: www.acorp.uk.com