*This site is due to close please follow @GWR_Rupee on social media*
*This site is due to close please follow @GWR_Rupee on social media*
Our Routes
At Rupee and Sushi Series, our mission is to enhance awareness about railway safety and accessibility. We aim to educate through engaging books, videos, and resources, supporting informed and safe choices.
Enhancing Confidence in Train Safety & Accessibility
Meet Our Passionate and Skilled Team
Team
Carys R Thomas
Author & Founder
Carys is a Safety Auditor working on the railway. In her spare time, she volunteers as an Accessibility Volunteer, helping people to improve their confidence in accessing rail safely.
Coral L Thomas
Consultant & Rupee’s Mum
Coral is an Accessibility Mentor who is responsible for GWR’s accessibility volunteers. She supports with accessibility information, expertise and guidance.
Characters
Rupee
Accessibility Volunteer / Character
Rupee loves a cwtch and volunteers as an accessibility volunteer in her spare time.
Willow
Character
Willow is intrigued by life and loves making new friends.
Tuck
Character
The character Tuck is based on one of the accessibility mentor’s pet pigeons. Tuck was drawn and designed by Donna’s daughter Megan.
Tîm
Donna M Nichols
Illustrator
Donna is a self taught illustration artist who has illustrated several books. Her preferred mediums include pencil, markers and paint.
Supporters, Funders & Publishers
Consultants
We have several key partners who support our projects including community rail partnerships, train operating companies, community groups and people with lived experiences.
Cymeriadau
Sushi
Character
Sushi loves adventure and helped Rupee develop in confidence when she was first adopted.
Lilly
Character
Lilly is very smart and playful, she loves exploring mountains.
Rupee and Sushi
Safety & Accessibility Education
*This site is due to close please follow @GWR_Rupee on social media*