About the YCCRP

 

The main objectives of the YCCRP are :

 

1. To increase passenger volume and income.

2. To keep down the cost of running the line now and in the future, without compromising safety or service.

3. To involve the local community more closely in the development of its railway.

 

A community rail partnership, (CRP), was formed to promote the Hull to Scarborough route ten years ago and as part of the Government’s strategy, a rail development officer was employed by the HWRCC in 2002 to assist the YCCRP with its promotional activities.

 

There have been CRPs organised by supporters of various lines up and down the country for many years, and in every single case, there has been measurable success in achieving the objectives outlined above.  For example, passenger numbers on the Norwich - Sheringham route have increased by 197% since the 'Bittern Line' partnership was set up in 1997.  Decades of decline have been reversed locally with the Hull to Scarborough route recording a 42% increase in passenger numbers over the first three full years that the CRP became active, (2003-2005).

The YCCRP is hosted by HWRCC under the umbrella of Community Rail Humber.  Sally Baird is responsible for local community issues and David Walford manages regional strategy and policy.  It consists of a  group of representatives from the Lead partners, local businesses and organisations and individuals who meet monthly to ensure that projects are being driven forward according to the action plan , which sets out exactly how words and money will be turned into practical benefits, through initiatives such as:

· Improved active local and regional marketing programme

· Themed trains and station events / galas

· Station adoption

· Better signage, lighting, facilities, CCTV etc

· Cycle facilities

 

The CRP will stand or fall on the amount of participation it achieves. If you or your group now feels inspired to become part of this project, please join the CRP today.  Click here to download an application form.

Lead Partners

 

Northern Rail

The train and station operating company, they give the partnership financial and non-financial support.

 

HWRCC (Humber and Wolds Rural Community Council)

They employ Regional Rail Manager David Walford (full time) and Rail Officers Sally Baird (part time) and Gill Simpson who is Rail Officer for the BCCRP.

 

ERYC (East Riding Yorkshire Council)

One of the local authorities that gives funding for various projects that the partnership takes forward.

 

Hull Trains

Support and sponsor publicity events in association with the partnership.

 

First Transpennine Express

East Coast

North Yorkshire County Council

Hull City Council

Scarborough Borough Council

Network Rail

DfT -  Rail

Hull & E. Riding Rail User Group

CHEF (City of Hull and Humber Environment Forum)

BCCRP

 

As part of the Community Rail Humber work we also manage the BCCRP (Barton and Cleethorpes Community Rail Partnership) working throughout Northern Lincolnshire.

Yorkshire Coast Community Rail Partnership

Working with

Yorkshire Coast Community Rail Partnership, Challenge House, 35 Eastgate North, Driffield, YO25 6DG

Tel 01377 232132 or 01377 232138

Email sally.baird@hwrcc.org.uk or david.walford@hwrcc.org.uk

 

We take care to provide accurate and up to date information on this website however we cannot guarantee this and recommend that you check with National Rail Enquiries before travelling on the train.

All items and photos on this website should not be re-used without the permission of the YCCRP.  All photos on this website have been used with permission.

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