How we work with community rail groups

SYPTE supports, funds and initiates community rail projects across South Yorkshire. Community rail groups are run by volunteers, keen to improve local rail stations for the benefit of their community. This work is a key focus for SYPTE’s rail team. We run regular workshops to bring community rail groups together, to share ideas, experiences and successes.

If you would like to form a group for your local station, please get in touch at rail.team@sypte.co.uk and we’ll help you to get started and access the support available.

The Friends of Dore and Totley Station (FoDaTS) lobbied for three years for an additional shelter on the single platform at Dore & Totley station.

Young people picking up litter at Darnall station

SYPTE is encouraging the local community to come together to take ownership of Darnall station in Sheffield.

Local people have come together to form a new Community Rail group for Swinton Station.

Penistone Station art project encourages local young people to develop a personal connection to their station.

Dementia Awareness session helps community rail groups and Customer Service Ambassadors to recognise and support vulnerable passengers with dementia.

Dearne Valley Railway Stations - new station displays and biodiversity study.