Tamar Valley Line case studies

Rail Ale Trails

15th October 2024
Couple behind bar at pub
CASE STUDY | With widespread pub closures an issue of national concern, the Devon and Cornwall Rail Partnership supports nearly a hundred real ale pubs through our Rail Ale Trail scheme.

Walks from the Railway

4th November 2022
CASE STUDY | To respond to people’s urge to get back outdoors following the pandemic, the Devon and Cornwall Rail Partnership (DCRP) mounted a year-long campaign to promote the scenic ‘walks from the railway’ available across the two counties.

Bere Alston’s former signalbox restored

1st November 2022
CASE STUDY | Turning an eyesore into an asset for the local community

Gunnislake tiles project

8th October 2019
New artwork tiles at Gunnislake station - one of the young artists poses with the tile beaering his portrait
CASE STUDY | The Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership worked with the local community to replace damaged and decrepit tiles at Gunnislake with creative and durable new works of art.

Take your teddy on the train

25th February 2015
CASE STUDY | Our promotion with Great Western Railway (GWR) that allows children accompanied by an adult to travel free if they bring a teddy bear with them on their journey (during specified periods only).

Carnet tickets

11th August 2014
CASE STUDY | The Partnership runs a successful Carnet ticket scheme on the Tamar Valley Line.

Time Travelling Train

9th May 2011
CASE STUDY | The Partnership worked with Plymouth University students and local school children to create an award-winning children’s book.

Student volunteering project with Plymouth University

8th September 2010
CASE STUDY | The Devon and Cornwall Rail Partnership has been running student volunteering opportunities with Plymouth University Students’ Union for more than a decade.

Promoting Calstock to Cotehele

4th February 2010
CASE STUDY | We have worked with the National Trust to promote the picturesque walk between Calstock station and Cotehele.