Walk the Elizabeth Line and help children from around the world
A new event organised as part of this year’s Rail Aid is looking for participants to join a 15-mile (24 kilometre) walk following the route of the central section of the Elizabeth Line.
The Elizabeth line Rail Trail on Friday October 7 will raise funds for the rail industry’s favourite charity, Railway Children.
The event will see those taking part walk the stretch of the new line above ground between Woolwich and Paddington.
At every station along the way there’ll be a checkpoint to collect a stamp, and marshals along the route to keep everyone on track. Participants will be given a fold out map with all the walk information and there’ll be a medal waiting for everyone at the finish line.
Jack Miller, group drector of fundraising for Railway Children, said: “This is such a good opportunity to raise funds for Railway Children and support the children we work with and can’t wait to see a wave of walkers along the route in October.”
At a cost of just £20 to register and with a £100 minimum sponsorship pledge, it is hoped the Elizabeth line Rail Trail will raise around £25,000 to help Railway Children reach and protect vulnerable children found on the streets and railways of India, Tanzania and here in the UK. To sign up, go here
Pictured top. One of the children helped by the charity Picture: Rail Aid
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