Selby school children all aboard for a memorable railway experience
Ninety pupils from Selby Abbey School recently swapped their classroom for the station platform recently, getting a hands-on look at the world of rail travel.
The trip to Selby station, organised by TransPennine Express and Selby Rail Users Group, gave children the chance to explore trains, timetables and the town’s railway heritage as part of a school project on transport.
Highlights included a guided tour of the station, a railway safety briefing, and a talk uncovering the site’s fascinating history.
Kelly Williams, Station Manager at Selby, said: “We were proud to welcome Selby Abbey School to the station and show them what makes the railway such an important part of the community. It’s fantastic to see pupils so engaged, asking great questions and discovering how trains connect people and places.”
The day was organised by Terry French, and a talk was given by David Lewis who are both from Selby Rail Users Group. A talk was given by David Lewis, a local historian before the visit.
Hull conductor Adam Anderson-Spratt also spoke to the pupils about safety on the railway.
Terry said: "The group was delighted to be involved in this event. We are really pleased the children enjoyed the visit to the station and learned so much. Hopefully, many of them will be our rail users of the future and feel the benefit of good value services."
Sally Sullivan, Year 3 and 4 teacher at Selby Abbey School, said: “The visit gave our pupils a brilliant insight into how the station works, the importance of safety, and a bit of local history. The children were so excited—some had never even been on a train before, so it was their first time setting foot in the station. I’m so grateful to everyone who helped make this happen. Learning experiences outside the classroom are the ones the children will remember forever.”