Real time public transport digital displays in Belper and Matlock have proved popular with over 12,000 people using the interactive touch screen, to access a range of local transport and visitor information.
View• Weekday commuter trains return to Nottingham from the Derwent Valley Line.
• Three morning and three evening train services in each direction from Monday 12 December.
• Reduced journey time between Derwent Valley communities and Nottingham.
• Trains re-instated at Spondon to Nottingham, Derby and Matlock.
• More commuter train options from Long Eaton, Attenborough and Beeston.
• Project that helped vulnerable young people given top award
• Judges impressed with how scheme led to participants pursuing engineering as a career choice
• Two other Derwent Valley Line initiatives also recognised
A new decorative metal archway, designed and created by young people, has been installed to enhance the entrance to Duffield Station. Eight young people achieved a Level 1 NCFE Award in Industry Specific Engineering Skills whilst undertaking the project with Engineered Learning.
ViewDerbyshire Environmental Studies Service worked with pupils from Alderwasley Hall Special School on a Derwent Valley Rail Education Project with Derwent Valley Line Community Rail Partnership, East Midlands Railway and the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.
ViewPart of the Ram Trail running until 22nd August 2021.
Community Rail theme designed by local artist.
Ram design features visitor attractions along Derwent Valley and North Staffs CRPs.
A new Derwent Valley Line website has been launched to promote the summer return to rail travel on the route between Derby and Matlock.
ViewMayor of Matlock, Cllr Steve Wain, was pleased to unveil new interpretation panels in the town on Friday 25th June. Matlock Town Council, working with Matlock Civic Association, Derwent Valley Line Community Rail Partnership and Derbyshire Dales District Council, has developed five new panels, featuring an illustrated map of the town and information about local area.
ViewTo celebrate Halloween children from Ambergate Primary School have been carving pumpkins for display at their local station.
ViewEast Midlands Railway (EMR) and Community Rail Partnerships (CRPs) have donated £2500 to foodbanks across the East Midlands to support families who are facing difficulties due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
ViewDerwent Valley Line Community Rail Partnership (CRP), has received the seal of approval from government.
The Department for Transport has formally recognised the local rail organisation by awarding it accreditation status.
Perri the Peregrine and friends have launched a new fun Activity Book for families to discover the Derwent Valley Line.
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