The West Highland Community Rail Partnership covers the line from Mallaig to Crianlarich - we work to promote this amazing rail line for residents and visitors.
Visitor numbers to the Glenfinnan Viaduct are up 10% compared to 2019
Behind the figures and pandemonium of tourists are residents who are struggling to live out their daily lives
https://t.co/6PhZsSubjf
New electric bike hire project for the Fort William area.
Funding was accessed by a local group working with the scheme providers.
More info here - https://t.co/12KrrEJQ40
Earlier this week the Caledonian Sleeper service launched a new campaign to promote the fantastic experience of taking this unique long-distance journey.
The promotion includes a short Youtube video which can be viewed below. Enjoy.
https://t.co/BpzVF0r2p9
ScotRail has confirmed 150 more services will be added to the timetable to help passengers following the COVID pandemic.
More info here - https://t.co/Dv8Wq1Kc8E...
Support our friends -
Friends of the West Highland Lines
@FWHLines
The Friends of the West Highland Lines promote development of the train services through the West Highlands. Facebook: https://t.co/LA7TCKX4MS
West Highlands of https://t.co/AYZMlMVkAc
We're hiring & recognise we're under-represented in terms of women, young people, the differently abled & people from ethnically diverse backgrounds. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, particularly from these groups to help us better represent the communities we serve.
The West Highland Community Rail Partnership would like to wish all our supporters a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.
A special 'Thanks' to ScotRail staff, Tactran, all passengers, residents, businesses, and communities on this amazing, historic line.
Corrour, 2018.
A few nice images from a recent exhibition celebrating 150 years of rail travel on the West Highland Line. Thanks to Hege at Glenfinnan Station Museum.
Scotland’s Railway COP26 Schools competition.
A competition was recently launched seeking entries from Primary & Secondary schools to promote the “green credentials” of rail travel.
Fabulous posters, videos and voting here,
https://t.co/i13c6LtMs4
120 years of rail travel
The line to Mallaig was first opened in 1901 - to celebrate this achievement an exhibition of pictures & memorabilia will open at Glenfinnan Station Museum on 3rd October. Refreshments, a book-signing and you can try out ebikes - all for £1!
See you there
ScotRail announce new Active Carriage's on the WHL.
Great news if you want to take a bike or other outdoor kit for an adventure...
More Info and tickets / reservation info please see https://t.co/d8QlH4vM3r...
And here for a short video by the Oban Times https://t.co/iRkeMyJXJH
New shuttle bus service for the Fort William / Nevis areas.
The new service links into West Highland Line stations and covers a large rural area (from Spean Bridge via Nevis Range and Corpach to Kinlochleven, Ballachulish and Duror) - great for days out and summer adventures.
Lots of positive news from the community rail network - pls see the West Highland Community Rail Partnership (WHCRP) facebook page for more info
https://t.co/46xXlAeGmg
The 2021 Rail Safety Week will run in June this year & feature lots of good advice about looking after yourself and safety on the network.
More info on the West Highland CRP facebook page https://t.co/oAZbIXWsZS and on the main ScotRail website. https://t.co/tK59j1Agkv
New Glenfinnan webcams available - see the Jacobite cross the famous curved viaduct in glorious HD via Railcam. See full press release here https://t.co/oAZbIXWsZS
A local train for local people – ScotRail & WHCRP to the rescue....a new temporary service departing Rannoch 09:05 into Fort William every Monday and Thursday.
Full details here https://t.co/46xXlAeGmg