Railway Mission has announced the appointment of Manuela Mai as its new chaplain for the North London area, strengthening the charity’s pastoral and spiritual support for railway staff and the wider rail community. Manuela brings many years of Christian leadership and a deep passion for missional service within local communities. A graduate in Theology and […]
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Railway Mission welcomes new chaplain for North London
Railway Mission has announced the appointment of Manuela Mai as its new chaplain for the North London area, strengthening the charity’s pastoral and spiritual support for railway staff and the wider rail community. Manuela brings many years of Christian leadership and a deep passion for missional service within local communities. A graduate in Theology and […]
LNER funding helps bring River Aire back to life
A project which aims to reduce pollution and improve the water quality in the River Aire has received vital funding from LNER. The Aire Rivers Trust is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the River Aire and its tributaries. Through its Riverfly programme, the charity works with local volunteer groups to monitor eight different groups of […]
Mortlake station provides access to mental health support for those in need
South Western Railway (SWR) and Network Rail have unveiled ‘Hub of Hope’ signage at Mortlake station, signposting to local and national mental health services. Hub of Hope is provided by Chasing the Stigma, one of the UK’s largest mental health charities. The signs at Mortlake station are designed to help those using the station who […]
Mural unveiled at Birmingham International station as part of White Ribbon Day
A mural designed to raise awareness for a campaign to prevent male violence against women and girls has been unveiled at Birmingham International station. To mark White Ribbon Day (25 November), Avanti West Coast worked in collaboration with Heart of England Community Rail Partnership (CRP) and the White Ribbon charity to commission the artwork which […]
Rail Staff Carol Service helps mark the end of Railway 200
The Rail Staff Carol Service 2025 will take place at 12:30 on Thursday 18th December at St Mary’s Somer’s Town, Eversholt Street, London NW1 IBN. As Railway 200 draws to a close, colleagues from across the industry will come together to hear seasonal readings and sing festive carols accompanied by London’s Transport Choir. As well […]
Industry launches trial to get essential items to vulnerable women in refuges across the country
The rail industry is joining forces to provide essential items such as winter coats, jumpers and children’s toys to women’s refuges nationwide, in a new initiative that builds on its commitment to support survivors of domestic abuse and the government’s wider aim to halve incidents of Violence Against Women and Girls within the decade. Southeastern […]