As part of the Railway 200 celebrations, Jools Townsend, Chief Executive of the Community Rail Network explains in this podcast the important history, evolution and contribution of the Community Rail Network to our relationship with the railways.

Set up around 30 years ago, the Community Rail Network aims to help and encourage communities and community groups to get involved with their railways so they get as much benefit as possible from the railways as well as having a voice in the future development of the railway network.

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