31/05/2026
HUGE thanks to the fantastic team of volunteers from AtkinsRéalis who joined us again on the 20th May!
The group, from the Central Rail Systems Alliance, kindly used one of their two annual volunteer days to come and get their hands dirty with some essential track maintenance at Amerton Railway, for the second year in a row now.
What makes their contribution even more special is the team's background. We had a brilliant mix of track, civil engineering, and overhead line design engineers, as well as project managers based in Crewe, Manchester, and Derby. As they told us themselves, none of them install track or work on the tools for a living, so they swapped their usual roles designing railways and I infrastructure to get hands-on with the physical work – a fantastic effort!
For a volunteer-run charity like ours, this kind of expert and enthusiastic support is invaluable. The team's hard work has made a real, tangible difference, and we're so grateful for their time and effort.
It’s brilliant that AtkinsRéalis gives its staff two volunteer days a year to support causes like ours. The team’s hard work and enthusiasm were incredible, and their support is hugely appreciated by everyone here at our volunteer-operated charity.
Thanks for all your help. We hope you enjoyed the day as much as we did, and look forward to welcoming you back!
