East Midlands Railway has introduced new groundbreaking support for local communities.
The support includes:
- Two brand new funding pots which are available for Community Rail Partnerships and Station Adopters
- Over £100,000 available until April
- Part of EMR's commitment to empowering local communities which contains over £2.5million available over the next eight years
- Funds designed to improve local stations and enhance community opportunities
East Midlands Railway is encouraging Community Rail Partnerships and Station Adoption Groups to apply for a share of significant new funding in order to bring their ideas to life and transform their local stations and enhance their local communities.
It is part of EMR's commitment to invest more than £600 million to improve all parts of the network for passengers, communities and to support a flourishing East Midlands.
The funding has been split into two schemes; ‘Community Development Fund' and ‘Station Improvement Fund' and is to be available every year.
The Community Development Fund will be used to support initiatives that have a significant impact on the wider communities' EMR serves, which is to include programmes to work with local schools and other community groups.
The Station Improvement Fund supports ideas to significantly improve local stations, to ensure they are welcoming and integral parts of their local communities.
What did the officials have to say?
Donna Adams, Community Engagement Manager, EMR said:
“Both of these funding streams are vital in making a difference to the communities that we serve and understanding what their needs are.
“We are looking forward to receiving applications from our Community Rail Partnerships and Station Adoption Groups and bringing their projects and ideas to life”.
Jools Townsend, ACoRP Chief Exec said:
“We are delighted that East Midlands Railway is supporting community rail partnerships and groups with the introduction of these two funding schemes.
“This will empower groups to bring their stations and railways closer to the community, helping local people get the most from their railway, and promoting sustainable travel opportunities”.
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