Today it is 15 years since RailUK launched in its current form, on the 6th June 2005.
In that time we have seen over 4 Million posts, which is more than double the number of posts since I last posted a message like this to celebrate our 10 year anniversary in 2015! Whilst the past few months have been particularly difficult for all of us, as more people return to the railways and there is lots of news coming out about changes to how we travel I'm hoping this will pick up again.
One of the biggest successes over the past five years as been our forum events programme which has gone from strength to strength. From our monthly forum meals in London and Yorkshire which, to walks and cycle rides, as well as multi-day trips and simple days out, hundreds of events have been attended by members from all over the country (and world!) and good friendships formed off-line. Unfortunately due to current restrictions and guidelines all these events are presently on-hold although we hope to resume them soon!
To celebrate this anniversary, I'm pleased to announce that we have been able to procure some special limited edition forum badges for our members. The forum staff team are currently looking at a way to have these sent out to our members as our usual method of distribution at forum meets is currently not an option.
In that time we have seen over 4 Million posts, which is more than double the number of posts since I last posted a message like this to celebrate our 10 year anniversary in 2015! Whilst the past few months have been particularly difficult for all of us, as more people return to the railways and there is lots of news coming out about changes to how we travel I'm hoping this will pick up again.
One of the biggest successes over the past five years as been our forum events programme which has gone from strength to strength. From our monthly forum meals in London and Yorkshire which, to walks and cycle rides, as well as multi-day trips and simple days out, hundreds of events have been attended by members from all over the country (and world!) and good friendships formed off-line. Unfortunately due to current restrictions and guidelines all these events are presently on-hold although we hope to resume them soon!
To celebrate this anniversary, I'm pleased to announce that we have been able to procure some special limited edition forum badges for our members. The forum staff team are currently looking at a way to have these sent out to our members as our usual method of distribution at forum meets is currently not an option.
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