Plans in the North East| Anna Fraszczyk | NewRail | Newcastle University | UK. Updated: 16/05/16

Rail Week is a UK-wide initiative to promote railway careers, and the railway sector as a whole, to schools and the general public. Dates: Monday 27 th June – Sunday 3 rd July 2016 Monday – Friday: Schools, Colleges & Unis Saturday & Sunday: Family days

Who is involved in the North East? NewRail (Rail Week pledge letter completed) Tyne and Wear Metro Other potential partners (approached, but not confirmed): Hitachi Rail Europe (Newton Aycliffe site) Newcastle College Rail Academy Teesside University North East Freight Partnership Grand Central Other rail companies and individuals Nexus Link:

What activities we want to deliver in the North East? Ideas so far include: Newrail: Hands-on workshops in schools Careers talks in schools Open lectures for general public Online quiz/competition Tyne and Wear Metro (all for school kids): Site visits: depot and control centre Careers talks Metro simulator experience Other plans in development

What resources do we have available? People like us (volunteers!) Activities developed by NewRail (Maths Girl Metro Ride, An Apple’s Journey, etc.) Activities available on YRP/RailWeek websites

Coordination and promotion Rail Week website centrally managed One brochure with all NE activities listed (?) Social media (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook) Local press (?)

Next steps… What could you do to promote railways in the Rail Week? If you are interested in organising an event or joining an activity in the North East please do let me know via asap.

Thank You_

Contact details Dr Anna Fraszczyk Telephone: +44 (0) Website: Address: NewRail, Newcastle University, Stephenson Building, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, UK