Railway Mission

Railway Mission The work of the Chaplains compliments that of the welfare services offered by employers. Chaplains are here to listen in times of need and in times of joy.

We are Railway Mission, a group of specially trained people who offer friendship and a listening ear to anyone connected with our nation’s railways. We’re a Christian charity offering help to everyone.

Visiting the far North of the rail networkOur Railway Mission Chaplains work hard to become familiar faces across their ...
24/06/2026

Visiting the far North of the rail network

Our Railway Mission Chaplains work hard to become familiar faces across their 'patches', including visiting the more remote and far flung areas of the network.

It is important that everyone, including contract staff and those working different shifts, knows who we are and that we are here to provide support whenever we are needed.

Bernadette Cendrowska-Salt, our Chaplain to the North of Scotland, recently had the pleasure of visiting booking staff and train staff at Kyle of Lochalsh recently.

Yes it did rain... a little!

We look forward to our visits across the network over the coming days and weeks.

Can we help support the mental wellbeing of your team? Join our sister organisation, Paideia Coaching, for a half-day me...
22/06/2026

Can we help support the mental wellbeing of your team?

Join our sister organisation, Paideia Coaching, for a half-day mental health resilience training courses in Leeds on 10 September or London on 17 September.

Endorsed by the CIRO | Chartered Institution of Railway Operators, the training is specifically designed to strengthen mental health resilience. It gives participants the tools to recognise when they or others are struggling and to identify support and solutions to address difficulties.

Our open courses are perfect for Individuals or small numbers of staff who also want to learn alongside peers from across the rail industry, gaining wider perspectives and shared experiences. Staff benefit from a neutral, external environment, which can encourage more open discussion around wellbeing and resilience.

The course covers:

⭐ How you can recognise the signs of burnout and stress in yourself and others.

⭐ Understanding workplace and home-related stressors and how they impact wellbeing.

⭐ Building confidence to have open, supportive conversations about mental health.

⭐ Equipping you with tools and strategies to look after you own wellbeing and to support colleagues.

For more information please visit

https://paideiacoaching.co.uk/next-courses or email Andy Mitchell [email protected].

We can also deliver this course at your own venue to groups of 15 to 18 participants.

🏆 We're delighted to be the charity partner for the Railway Industry Association in 2026. At the RIA Dinner & RISE Award...
22/06/2026

🏆 We're delighted to be the charity partner for the Railway Industry Association in 2026. At the RIA Dinner & RISE Awards this Thursday, we will be running a raffle to help raise funds to support our vital work.

We are a charity dedicated to providing mental health support to all those who work in the rail industry. Last year, we offered support to over 9000 people across England, Scotland and Wales.

Donations to support our work can also be made at any time via www.railwaymission.org

Prizes include:

🎫Model of A1 Class Pacific TORNADO – donated by the International Railway Heritage Consultancy

🎫Hornby Playtrains High Speed Train Set – donated by Hornby Hobbies Ltd

🎫4 x tickets to Wake the Tiger, Bristol – donated by Wake The Tiger

🎫2 x LNER Standard Class Return Tickets – donated by London North Eastern Railway

🎫2 x Day Rover Tickets for the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway – donated by Keighley and Worth Valley Railway

🔗Register for the RIA Dinner & RISE Awards on 25 June here: https://www.riagb.org.uk/RIA/Events/2026/RIA_RISE_Awards_2026/RIA_RISE_Awards_Dinner_2026.aspx





The railways of Britain are steeped in history and innovation.With this in mind, it was a privilege for our Railway Miss...
19/06/2026

The railways of Britain are steeped in history and innovation.

With this in mind, it was a privilege for our Railway Mission Chaplain Steve Rowe to attend the 150th anniversary celebration of the life and legacy of Sir Nigel Gresley at Doncaster Minster on Thursday.

The service was ably led by our Railway Mission colleagues chaplains Frances Roscoe and Colin Fraser (pictured).

Sir Nigel Gresley is recognised as one of Britain's greatest steam engineers and served as the Chief Mechanical Engineer for the London North Eastern Railway, designing some of the most famous locomotives of the steam era, including the Flying Scotsman and Mallard, which still holds the steam locomotive world record of 126 mph achieved in 1938.

The railways, of course, have largely moved on from steam apart from some beautiful heritage railways dotted around Britain to thrill the enthusiasts and romantics, but history continues to be made as we progress through the electric era.

Steve adds:

"Please pray for the engineers of Britain who, like Sir Nigel in his day, work hard to solve problems and create opportunities. It was my honour to serve as chaplain to the Network Rail apprentices for a few years when they were based at Portsmouth Naval Docks; young future engineers who, today, are out on the lines fixing issues and designing solutions so that we can continue to enjoy the railways."

Thank you for inviting Railway Mission to be part of this special and historic celebratory milestone.

Our Railway Mission Chaplain for South Wales and the Marches, Mags Farrow, recently had the pleasure of blessing a new a...
18/06/2026

Our Railway Mission Chaplain for South Wales and the Marches, Mags Farrow, recently had the pleasure of blessing a new art initiative at Haverfordwest Station.

Mags was invited to start the event with a prayer as the new artworks were unveiled to enhance the station. The pieces were created through a collaboration between local artists, youth groups and youth justice teams and have replaced the previously boarded-up doors and windows.

The station uplift has involved redecorating the waiting room and transforming the previously unused building on platform 2 to make it more attractive. The initiative involved a collaboration between Pembrokeshire County Council, Kier Group, South West Wales Connected, Network Rail and Transport for Wales.

Our Railway Mission chaplains are always honoured to be invited to such events and openings and to play our role in local railway communities up and down the line.

Thank you for the invitation and what delightful artworks!

Our Railway Mission Chaplain Tony Miller and our Business Manager Claire Keville, recently had the pleasure of attending...
17/06/2026

Our Railway Mission Chaplain Tony Miller and our Business Manager Claire Keville, recently had the pleasure of attending the Railway Industry Association Trailblazers Summer Reception at the Kia Oval cricket ground near Vauxhall.

The event was designed primarily for young rail professionals entering the railway industry and provided an excellent opportunity for informal networking and relationship-building.

Throughout the evening, we engaged with many young professionals, encouraging them as they embark on their railway careers and sharing information about the mental health support available through Railway Mission. We also connected with a wide range of industry professionals, distributed business cards, and raised awareness of Railway Mission and the support we provide to the rail industry nationwide.

Tony says:

"The reception was a vibrant and energetic event, filled with meaningful conversations and opportunities to listen to people’s career journeys and experiences within the industry. It was particularly encouraging to meet several senior managers and directors who were already familiar with Railway Mission and our services. Many expressed their appreciation for the support we provide to railway staff across the country, reinforcing the positive impact and growing recognition of our work within the industry.

The event was a valuable opportunity to strengthen existing relationships, establish new connections, and further promote the work and mission of Railway Mission within the railway community."

Give As You Live - Double Donations Week!Did you know that you can donate to The Railway Mission at no cost to you every...
17/06/2026

Give As You Live - Double Donations Week!

Did you know that you can donate to The Railway Mission at no cost to you every time you shop online? Plus, for this week only, donations are doubled (and some by 7 times!) on many stores.

It's free and easy - you just click through before you shop and we receive a donation at absolutely no cost to you. Over 6,000 stores are part of the scheme so you can donate for free when you shop online for everything from holidays and travel to clothing and gifts.

It's free to sign up and you can find out more at:

https://railwaymission.org/donate/give-as-you-live

A huge thank you for helping us to make a difference every time you shop!

Rail Safety Week 2026There's lots happening during Rail Safety Week 2026 - which runs until this Sunday 21 June.Discover...
16/06/2026

Rail Safety Week 2026

There's lots happening during Rail Safety Week 2026 - which runs until this Sunday 21 June.

Discover the events happening in your area and help spred the word about the popular children's colouring competition. It's great fun and also helps to promote railway safety.

Find out more at https://www.railsafetyweek.org/

We are delighted that our former colleague, Reverend Christopher Henley, was awarded the British Empire Medal in the Kin...
15/06/2026

We are delighted that our former colleague, Reverend Christopher Henley, was awarded the British Empire Medal in the King’s Birthday Honours for his services to the South Western Railway Network.

This is a wonderful and richly deserved recognition of Christopher’s many years of faithful service as a Railway Mission chaplain. Through his quiet presence, compassionate listening and practical support, Christopher has demonstrated the love of Christ to countless people across the railway community.

I hope you will join us in congratulating Christopher.

Join us this Wednesday and Thursday at Rail LIVE.We're looking forward to getting together with partners and friends fro...
15/06/2026

Join us this Wednesday and Thursday at Rail LIVE.

We're looking forward to getting together with partners and friends from across the rail industry at the UK’s largest outdoor rail exhibition this week.

We'll be on stand M60a and are thrilled to be stand sharing with the British Transport Police again this year,

It's your chance to chat to some of the Railway Mission team, hear more about our work supporting the rail community, explore new opportunities, or simply reconnect.

We hope you can join us!

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