A COMMUNITY rail partnership which promotes the line through Keighley is supporting a campaign aimed at encouraging leisure passengers back on board.

The Bentham Line ­– covering the route from Leeds to Morecambe – is among six partnerships across the region backing the Days Out by Rail initiative.

As part of the venture, they will highlight places for people to visit and things to do.

The campaign is being co-ordinated by the Community Rail Network.

Jools Townsend, network chief executive, said: “Many people don’t realise the scope for seeing Britain’s stunning landscapes, pretty villages and historic sites by rail – and making use of our wonderful community rail lines and stations is a great way to do this.

“This campaign is all about drawing on the local knowledge and insights from the community rail movement and sharing that with families, day-trippers and holidaymakers.

“We hope to inspire more people to explore our beautiful countryside and fascinating heritage through green and scenic journeys by rail, avoiding the stress and pollution of driving and parking. Rail is one of the greenest ways to travel – especially combined with walking, cycling and buses.”

For more about the campaign, visit communityrail.org.uk/events-training/summer-days-out-are-better-by-rail.