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Fundraisers from train firm Avanti West Coasts pedal across India to help the railway children

Phil Creighton by Phil Creighton
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 7:04 am
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FORGET trains, when it comes to dough, it’s all about the bikes.

A team from rail operator Avanti West Coast have swapped transport in a bid to raise more than £10,000 for charity by completing a gruelling 450km(280 mile) ride across India.

The team of six cycled for six days from Agra to Jaipur in aid of the Railway Children Charity. They joined eight other riders from the railway industry for the fundraiser.

The route, India’s Golden Triangle, provided the team with breathtaking views, and a unique experience to visit the towns and villages of Rajasthan, as well as the opportunity to see how the Railway Children money is being used to support young children in the country.

They also visited one of the railway help centres – set up by the Railway Children at three of the busiest stations in the Indian capital New Delhi, where volunteers work in partnership with police to scout for vulnerable children running away from home on trains.

They are then reunited with their parents or taken into care if their family can’t be found.

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The money raised by the Avanti West Coast group equals the amount needed to run one of these centres for four months.

Children at a school set up by the charity were presented with pencils and colouring books by the Ride India team.

Those taking part were Rob Taylor, Food and Beverage Lead; Natalie Popat, Birmingham International Station Manager; Jim Lindsey, Business Intelligence Manager; Ryan Evans, Planning Manager; and Katie Smith and Kathy Earl, both Train Managers.

Speaking after the ride, Mr Taylor said: “It was an incredible and humbling experience to be a part of. While cycling through the villages on the route, we were greeted by so many happy locals who waved and wanted pictures with us.

“Seeing first-hand the work that the Railway Children do, really brought home the importance of the money we have raised from our cycle challenge, which in itself was tough yet really enjoyable.

“I encourage others to get involved with future opportunities.”

Cat Howourth, events manager at Railway Children, was grateful for the team’s efforts.

“I had the honour of supporting the Ride India challengers and I am in awe of their grit and determination to not only complete the challenge, but to raise as much for Railway Children as possible in doing so – all with the biggest smiles on their faces,” she said.

“They faced 32°C heat, driving rain and thick fog, while dodging camels, cycling round goats and stopping for cattle along the 450km route.

“It costs around £28,000 to fund our entire project across Delhi Sarai Rohilla railway which is where we visited as part of the trip so this money makes a considerable difference to the work we do.”

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