View or download the Railfuture Member's Handbook which is intended as a guide to give new members a basic understanding of what Railfuture is all about and as a pointer to where to look for more detailed information.
You are also very welcome to attend our National Conference, details of which can be found in Railwatch or on the Railfuture website here.
As a member of the only national independent voice for rail users you'll enjoy the satisfaction of supporting our campaign to improve and expand the services which our railways deliver.
If you need to inform us of a change in address, email address or phone number please contact renewals at railfuture.org.uk
We have an Honorary President, Christian Wolmar, and a number of Vice Presidents who advise Railfuture and help to raise our profile. These are honorary roles so they take no part in running Railfuture or determining Railfuture policy, and their personal views are not endorsed by Railfuture.
View or download the Railfuture Member's Handbook which is intended as a guide to give new members a basic understanding of what Railfuture is all about and as a pointer to where to look for more detailed information. All members have a Resolution of Problems process available, and all members are bound by a Code of Conduct. That includes the elected Board of Directors, who additionally have their own Code of Conduct.
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Membership benefits
As a member of Railfuture you will receive our quarterly national house magazine Railwatch. The nearest of our local branches to your address is notified of your membership; our fourteen branches campaign on local issues. They will advise you through their branch newsletter or direct mail of events and meetings which you are very welcome to attend.You are also very welcome to attend our National Conference, details of which can be found in Railwatch or on the Railfuture website here.
As a member of the only national independent voice for rail users you'll enjoy the satisfaction of supporting our campaign to improve and expand the services which our railways deliver.
How you can help
- Participate in your local branch meetings
- Please volunteer to assist in a local campaign
- Attend our National Conference
- We have seven National Groups, each represented by a Director on the national Board, which determine policy and manage our national activities. They are Passenger Group (including the European Passenger Group), Infrastructure and Networks Group, Freight & Logistics Group, Communications Group (including the Railwatch editorial sub-group), Governance Group, plus Finance & IT and Membership. If you have expertise or relevant experience in any of these areas we would be delighted to hear from you at chair at railfuture.org.uk.
- Recruit a friend to join Railfuture
- Make a donation to support us or leave a legacy in your will.
Member services
Use this facility to opt in to receiving Railfuture AGM notices/annual accounts etc electronically, and to vote electronically in Elections. You will need your membership number and six-digit PIN.If you need to inform us of a change in address, email address or phone number please contact renewals at railfuture.org.uk
Railfuture organisation
Although a membership organisation, Railfuture is constituted as a limited company, thus reducing the liability on members; each member is effectively an equal shareholder with other members. Railfuture therefore is required to hold an Annual General Meeting each year, and also to hold Elections each year to the Board of Directors, chosen from and by our members. The results are announced at the AGM.We have an Honorary President, Christian Wolmar, and a number of Vice Presidents who advise Railfuture and help to raise our profile. These are honorary roles so they take no part in running Railfuture or determining Railfuture policy, and their personal views are not endorsed by Railfuture.
View or download the Railfuture Member's Handbook which is intended as a guide to give new members a basic understanding of what Railfuture is all about and as a pointer to where to look for more detailed information. All members have a Resolution of Problems process available, and all members are bound by a Code of Conduct. That includes the elected Board of Directors, who additionally have their own Code of Conduct.
Resources
The following resources are provided for Railfuture campaign volunteers:- Information for campaigners: Key dates, inspiration, funding, local groups, and useful statistics for campaigners
- Railfuture volunteer activities: Templates and guidance for station surveys, passenger counts, Railfuture documents and Railfuture website
- Finance & other internal processes including meeting arrangements, budgets, travel expense guidance and the all-important expenses claim form (latest version 03/21): view or download
- Links to websites of rail interest and reading recommendations.
Library
The library contains Railfuture documents, sorted by category, that can be viewed or downloaded.Apply to join our campaign today – Join Now using your credit/debit card.
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