Organisations are encouraged to apply for South Western Railway’s (SWR) £5.3m Customer and Communities Improvement Fund (CCIF) as the deadline for applications is fast approaching - Friday, September 6.

SWR is looking for projects based on its railway network to make a positive difference to people’s lives. No matter how big or small, successful bids can include a wide range of schemes and activities, from outreach projects helping to open rail travel to diverse communities, educational campaigns, cycle schemes, through to full-scale building and refurbishment projects.

CCIF runs every two years until 2024. SWR is making £5.3m available for projects in this current period and is keen to hear from local authorities, rail user groups, charities, and other similar organisations, for their ideas.

Organisations can contact Mark Youngman, CCIF Manager, to discuss their applications by emailing [email protected]