The EU Citizens’ Rail ran from May 2012 to September 2015. It worked to develop local and regional railways by involving the community.
Through new and refurbished station buildings, more frequent services, volunteering, social outreach and local marketing campaigns, the project helped more people to use and be part of their local train services. The Citizens’ Rail approach was shown to be an innovative, low cost way to boost the economy, tackle local transport needs and re-connect isolated populations (see our interactive poster to find out more).
Our projects spanned the UK, France, Germany and the Netherlands as part of the EU Interreg IVB NWE programme.
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by the European Regional Development Fund through Interreg IVB
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Local citizens are helping shape plans for a brand new station and the revamping of two more, creating a better-connected city for both the area’s economy and its growing population.
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Additional trains on the Riviera Line (Exeter to Paignton) are being complemented by a marketing campaign, station improvements and work to involve residents and rail users.
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The new locally owned station building in Burnley will improve the station’s visibility and provide a base for community engagement. A new direct Manchester service also starts soon.
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Citizens and businesses in Nuth and Kerkrade are helping to develop plans for improved and brand new stations to connect people to their neighbourhoods, leisure, green spaces and bring economic opportunities.
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We are finding new uses for disused rural station buildings, alongside improvements at a St.Nazaire station and a revival of the La Roche Bressuire line – including additional services.
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