Looking for an exciting, educational day out for your school or community group? Look no further than Accrington Eco Station Education Centre! Tucked beneath the ticket office in a unique space fondly known as “the bunker,” we offer FREE workshops designed to inspire young minds while promoting rail safety, sustainability, and careers in the rail industry.
🎓 What We Offer:
🚂 Rail 200: Past, Present & Future
All aboard a journey through time! From steam engines to electric trains, students will learn how rail travel has evolved—and even design their own train for the future. Who knows? You might have a future transport innovator in your class!
🚦 Rail Safety Workshops
Keep your students safe while they learn! Our interactive rail safety sessions include creating posters for the Backtrack Rail Safety Competition and reading from Arlo’s Adventures. We also cover essential tips for staying safe on the platform.
🌍 Sustainability Tours
Explore what makes Accrington an eco station! We’ll take you on a behind-the-scenes tour, including a visit to our eco-friendly community garden. Plus, discover why rail travel is the most sustainable way to get around and its positive impact on the environment.
👷 Careers on the Rails
Step into the shoes of rail industry professionals! Try on real uniforms and explore a dedicated careers area designed to inspire the next generation of train drivers, engineers, and station managers. Our train seats are ready for takeoff—imagination is the only ticket required!
🚆 Travel Made Easy
We’ll help arrange travel on a Northern train to and from Accrington Eco Station, making the whole experience smooth and hassle-free for your group.