Daisy Cooper MP is highlighting opportunities for community groups along the Abbey Line, following her recent meeting with the Abbey Line Community Rail Partnership and journey from St Albans Abbey to Bricket Wood.
The Partnership is inviting a local group to adopt Bricket Wood station, giving volunteers the chance to apply for funding and shape improvements to the station environment, following successful community‑led projects already in place at St Albans Abbey including the installation of planters and artwork.
The Partnership also run “Try-The-Train” sessions, designed to help groups whose members may find rail travel challenging — including disabled people, neurodiverse people and older residents — by offering supported practice journeys.
Speaking after the visit, Daisy Cooper said:
“The Abbey Line Community Rail Partnership is powered by community spirit, and there are brilliant opportunities here for local groups to get involved.
“Whether by applying to adopt Bricket Wood station and drive forward community-led improvements, or taking part in ‘Try-The-Train’ sessions that build confidence for people who need a little extra support, these initiatives make a real difference.
“I’d encourage any community group — large or small — to get involved with these important initiatives.”
Daisy thanked the team for their warm welcome and praised the Partnership’s commitment to making stations vibrant, inclusive community spaces.
From left to right: Kate Swindells (Abbey Line Community Rail Partnership Officer), Cllr Steve Cavinder (Chair of the Abbey Line Community Rail Partnership), Val Male (Principal Rail Officer at Hertfordshire County Council), Daisy Cooper MP and Marc Davis (Senior Conductor at London North Western Railway).
Viewing the newly installed artwork at the St Albans Abbey Line station.
Visiting the Tea Room at Bricket Wood station with Cheryl Clark, who runs the tea room.