Connecting communities with their railway
Connecting communities with their railway
Connecting communities with their railway
Connecting communities with their railway
Connecting communities with their railway
Connecting communities with their railway

Connecting communities and the railway

Southeast Communities Rail Partnership works to connect communities and the railway across Sussex, Berkshire, Hounslow , Richmond, Kent and Surrey. Community Rail is a nationwide movement, and you can be involved. Help shape the future of the railway, have your say, and bring your local station into the heart of the community.
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Latest News

Super busy at Hastings weekly Highlights 13th March

Super busy at Hastings weekly Highlights...

March 13, 2026, by Fiona Morton

Arun Valley Podcast has been developed further and a children’s activity pack has been added. Our Windsor to Reading Line Officer, Sandy, is developing  our campaign to reduce violence against women and girls by working with local youth groups.  We are super busy supporti...

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Arun Valley Line podcasts series 2 launched – this time featuring Sonnet the Skylark

Arun Valley Line podcasts series 2 launc...

March 12, 2026, by Rowena Tyler

A new series of podcasts is now available, showcasing 6 stations within Arun District. Each podcast episode explores the character of the local community and introduces listeners to nearby attractions, scenic walks, cultural heritage and community groups accessible from the stati...

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Bikes saved from landfill at Staines

Bikes saved from landfill at Staines...

, by Sandy Mahon

On Wednesday 11th March, our Staines station adopters Talking Tree launched Bike Kitchen at Stanwell Moore village hall in Staines. This free bike kitchen is where people can repair their bikes, learn safe cycling, make bicycling more accessible, build community, and support sust...

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Joint 1066/Marshlink AGM

Joint 1066/Marshlink AGM...

, by Paul Bromley

Members of the 1066 and Marshlink lines have held a joint AGM to review activity and plan future events. Station partners, community volunteers and local authority representatives gathered at Hastings Central Hall for the meeting on Tuesday 10 March. James Abbott was re-elected a...

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SCRP Highlights 6th March 2026

SCRP Highlights 6th March 2026...

, by Trevor Field

The Railway 200 Inspiration Train visit to Bognor Regis & Lewes stations feature this week. Also exploring the Blackwater Valley & planning for events at St Margarets & Mortlake stations – please see news at SCRP Weekly Highlights 6th March 2026...

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SCRP Weekly Highlights 27th February 2026

SCRP Weekly Highlights 27th February 202...

March 9, 2026, by Trevor Field

Weekly highlights from SCRP featuring the completed mural opposite the Brighton Toy & Model Museum at the top of Trafalgar Street, plus the Piano performance at, & on route Hastings Station please see here  ...

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SCRP weekly Highlights 20th Feb 2026

SCRP weekly Highlights 20th Feb 2026...

February 20, 2026, by Fiona Morton

The environment features this week. Spring is definitely in the air with lots of Bee Friendly projects taking place. Our financial help has contributed to a great improvement to the environment around Brighton Station with the mural leading the way to the North Laines. Pictured i...

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Lights on Bikes at Wokingham Station

Lights on Bikes at Wokingham Station...

, by Sandy Mahon

My Journey Team, British Transport Police and Neighbourhood Officers were on hand at Wokingham Station on 19th February for a Lights on Bikes event. Plenty of useful advice about lights for your bike and staying visible throughout the winter months. The British Transport police u...

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SCRP Weekly Highlights 13th February 2026

SCRP Weekly Highlights 13th February 202...

February 18, 2026, by Trevor Field

Read weekly highlights from Southeast Communities Rail Officers for week ending 13th February 2026 Click here...

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Marshlink 175 community celebrations

Marshlink 175 community celebrations...

February 13, 2026, by Paul Bromley

Celebrations have been held to mark the 175th anniversary of the railway line between Hastings and Ashford International. Community representatives, station volunteers and rail enthusiasts held a special on-board gathering on a Southern Railway Marshlink train travelling between ...

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Your Community Rail Line

Explore your local area by train and find day trips, attractions, walks, architecture & heritage sites to visit.

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Case Studies

Marshlink 175 celebrations

February 16, 2026,
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Write on Track poetry competition

January 31, 2026,
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Coffee and Cake at Shalford Village Hall

November 8, 2025,
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Education

Providing young people with skills to travel safely, confidently & independently by train

What we do

The Southeast Communities Rail Partnership is a voluntary not for profit partnership which aims to encourage people to travel by train and to engage people in their local railway