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About Us

An introduction to the Blackmore Vale Line Community Rail Partnership and what we are doing.

Blackmore Vale Line Community Rail Partnership (BVCRP) 

The Blackmore Vale Line CRP is a Department of Transport accredited regional partnership based in the west country and made up of local people, station groups, statutory and voluntary organisation and businesses.

All working with the same aim and goals to stimulate the region increasing community involvement in the railway and building great links between stations and destinations. 

We currently have two Town Teams set up in Sherborne and Gillingham in Dorset. Membership is open to all interested in promoting these core aims.  We receive core funding only. 

The wide range of projects, events and intiaitives delivered, achieved through hard work, determination, successful funding bids and sponsorship.

Our Work

  • Investment

    Bring investment to the area maximizing its benefit by working in partnership with others.

  • Sustainability

    Promoting the railway and green, sustainable travel.

  • Community Involvement

    Increasing community involvement in our stations.

  • Building Links

    Building wider community links between station and location.

  • Volunteering

    Championing regional recognition of volunteering.

  • Showcasing

    Showcasing what’s on offer to potential rail users and visitors.

Stations in Bloom Celebrating Volunteering Across the Region