Community rail lines

Discover our Community Rail Partnerships

Our Community Rail Lines offer everyone involved the chance to feel a real sense of place within the community.

Thanks to our Community Rail Ambassadors, Partnership Officers, Station Adopters and volunteers across the business, we have been able to make a real difference to the communities we serve across our network. Working hard to increase biodiversity, enhancing stations with art and running educational projects to keep our communities safe, Community Rail is thriving grassroots movement that we are proud to support.

Read our Community Rail Report.

View our Community Rail Route Map.

Community rail lines

View of High Tor from cable car

Derwent Valley Line CRP

Discover a historic landscape, scenic walks and fantastic visitor attractions between Nottingham, Derby and Matlock.
Gardening on the North Staffordshire line

North Staffordshire CRP

Gorgeous scenery and cultural attractions await. Take the North Staffordshire Line between Derby and Crewe.
High Peak and Hope Valley line

High Peak and Hope Valley CRP

Explore the Peak District by train and enjoy a great day out in stunning countryside.
Signs on the Poacher Line

Poacher Line CRP

From bustling city to traditional seaside, the Poacher Line runs from Nottingham all the way to Skegness.
Lady gardening on Barton to Cleethorpes CRP line

Barton Cleethorpes CRP

Enjoy nature reserves, historic attractions, fabulous walks and miles of golden sandy beaches along this scenic railway line.
North Notts and Lincolnshire CRP

North Notts and Lincolnshire CRP

Discover scenic riverbanks, major landmarks and more on the train lines around Lincoln.
Hereward line

Hereward Line CRP

Travel or volunteer on this scenic line through rolling countryside from Peterborough to Ely.
Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre

Marston Vale Line CRP

Discover historic attractions and wonderful countryside between Bletchley and Bedford.
Penistone Line Partnership CRP

Penistone Line Partnership CRP

This scenic line was the first community rail partnership formed in 2001, and a bustling community rail network has grown since those early grassroots.
Robin Hood Line CRP

Robin Hood Line CRP

The line is rich in heritage with an abundance of nature, historical and leisure attractions within easy reach of the 13 stations.
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Rail Safety

The safety of people on and around the railway is a priority for EMR. We want our customers and communities to feel safe.