NB The content of this resource is now out of date, but some sections will still be useful (eg Chapter 3 – The Basics of Organising a Campaign)

Written by Friends of the Earth, Rail Future and Transport 2000 this A5 resource pack in the How to win series includes booklets on all aspects of successful rail campaigning. From pressing for better security at your station to influencing Government policy on rail. Sections will be updated in response to changing campaign context.

Available free of charge in downloadable PDF format only on our Community website

Contents include:

Section 1

• The rail industry
• Why campaign on rail
• Economic sense
• Our vision of the rail industry

Section 2

• The rail industry

Section 3

• The basics of organising a campaign

Section 4

• Rail campaigning

Section 5

• How to get a better service

Section 6

• How to influence franchising

Section 7

• Stations and access

Section 8

• How to get a rail service if you don't already have one

Section 9 - Appendices

• Glossary and abbreviations
• Contacts
• Funding sources for rail improvements
• The frachise process
• Fares
• Service standards
• Quality standards for stations and trains
• Former rail land - who owns it and how can it be protected
• Model press release
• Useful reading