Community Rail
Community Rail
Community rail is a grassroots movement in Britain that includes community rail partnerships and station adopter groups.
Working with local, regional, and national partners, community rail partnerships engage communities and promote social inclusion, community wellbeing, economic development, and sustainable travel.They also collaborate with train operators to improve and revitalise stations.
The Community Rail Network offers support and advice through their membership, connecting partnerships and groups and advocating for community rail with government, the rail industry, and the wider voluntary and community sector.
The 4 Pillars of Community Rail
● Providing a voice for the community
● Promoting sustainable, healthy and and accessible travel
● Bringing communities together, supporting diversity and inclusion
● Supporting social and economic development
The Partnership
The Heart of Wales Line Community Rail Partnership (CRP) is an accredited partnership. The accreditation system is administered by Community Rail Network and applies to those CRPs operating in England and Wales.
It is a formal recognition by the Department for Transport (DfT) and Welsh Government that a CRP operates to a high standard and with objectives and activities that are supported by the Government.
A steering group for the Heart of Wales Line CRP guides and oversees the partnership’s activities and business plan. The steering group is made up of a wide range of member organisations and individuals including Transport Operators, Local Government, Destination Management Organisations, Local Businesses and County Voluntary Councils.
Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations
Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations (PAVO) are the host organisation for the Heart of Wales Line Community Rail Partnership.
PAVO is the County Voluntary Council for Powys supporting the third sectors in the county. Their 4 areas of activity are:
1. Volunteering
2. Good Governance
3. Sustainable Funding
4. Engagement and Influencing
Please contact us if you would like to know more
about the Heart of Wales Line Community Rail Partnership.
