Rail passengers are being encouraged to show their local railway station some love during Better Transport Week - a national week-long celebration of sustainable transport organised by Campaign for Better Transport – for a chance to win a £100 rail voucher.
In partnership with Community Rail Network, which supports those working and volunteering in community rail, Campaign for Better Transport is asking rail passengers to share what they love about their railway station by sending a comment, photo, artwork or even a poem about what makes their station great. The winning entry will receive a £100 voucher to use on Britain’s national rail network.
The competition is part of Better Transport Week which aims to promote the wide range of benefits of public transport, shared mobility, walking and cycling and encourage more people to travel sustainably. The week runs from 12 to 18 June.
Paul Tuohy, CEO of Campaign for Better Transport said: “We’re kicking off Better Transport Week with a day dedicated to celebrating the benefits of train travel. Rail is one of the greenest ways to get around and station adoption groups work hard to make our railway stations pleasant and attractive. My own local station is a welcoming place, grabbing a coffee and having a chat at the ticket office before catching my train can really brighten up my commute.
“Show your station some love during Better Transport Week.” Over 1,200 rail stations across Britain are supported by volunteer-run station adoption groups. Volunteers work hard to make stations inclusive, vibrant and welcoming places, adding value to their communities with gardens, local art projects and workshops.
Jools Townsend, chief executive of Community Rail Network, an official Better Transport Week partner, said: “We’re proud to be a partner of Better Transport Week, raising awareness about sustainable travel and highlighting the benefits of rail. Across Britain, 75 community rail partnerships and 1,200 station friends groups engage local people and partners, giving communities a voice on transport and putting railways and stations at the heart of community life.
“We want to use this week to share their inspiration, showing that rail and public transport are a big part of the way forward, for green, healthy, thriving communities.” For more information on the Love Your Station competition and how to enter, see the Better Transport Week website at: bettertransport.org.uk/better-transport-week/rail-day.
