ABOUT US
Here at Gloucestershire Community Rail Partnership, we have 5 Key Aims:
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To contribute to the visitor experience and long-term economic sustainability of Gloucestershire.
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To improve accessibility to public transport.
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To improve the integration of transport through sustainable modes.
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To increase ridership profile and community involvement at all Gloucestershire's railway stations.
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To provide community insight to shape future proposals for rail investment and services across the county.
OUR TEAM
Meet the team behind the Gloucestershire Community Rail Partnership
Hannah McDonnell
Co-Director
Hannah specialises in responsible tourism,
destination management & inclusion
Sandy specialises in transport planning, integration, rail and community transport projects.
Jon Harris
Co-Director
Jon specialises in transport planning, accessibility, logistics and education
Polly specialises in Arts & Cultural events
specialised in inclusion,
LGBTQIA+ advocate
Steve specialises in visitor & leisure economy, supply chain, services & consumption
Faatimah focuses on connecting communities to their local railways and the carbon agenda.
Anna specialises in inclusion, employment
support, access to work
and training.
Steve Gardner-Collins
Non-Executive Director
Sandy Moller
Non-Executive Director
Polly Gannaway-Pitts
Non-Executive Director
Anna Reeves
Let's Talk Travel Consultant
Faatimah Bham
Community Rail Development Officer
Our objectives align with the Department for Transport's four key pillars for community rail:
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Providing a voice for the community.
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Promoting sustainable and healthy travel (including getting to the station).
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Bringing communities together and supporting diversity and inclusion.
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Supporting social and economic development.
OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
All Community Interest Company (CIC) activities are underpinned by a primary economic, social and wellbeing focus to benefit communities and visitors served by railway stations in Gloucestershire. The Community Rail Partnership plays a ‘glue’ role by linking communities, planning departments and transport companies together.
