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 with their 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

Family Fun Day at Staines Community Garden

Family Fun Day at Staines Community Gard...

August 10, 2026, by Sandy Mahon

On Saturday 1st August, we held a community-focused family event designed to celebrate biodiversity, promote sustainable living, and inspire eco-friendly habits. Through interactive activities, and entertainment, the families learnt how small actions can make a big difference for...

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Getting ready for Community Rail Award Entries Weekly Highlights

Getting ready for Community Rail Award E...

August 6, 2026, by Fiona Morton

The CRN Award categories have been announced so we had a discussion about all the wonderful projects that have taken place. So many to choose from but we had to narrow it down to one per category. We encourage all our partners to enter independently, provided they are members of ...

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Art at Stations

Art at Stations...

July 30, 2026, by Fiona Morton

One of our favourite  moments is when carefully planned and resourced public art goes on display, in the form of murals or art installations. They are always collaborative efforts; often with local school children, ideas from the community, support from community artists and per...

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Another busy week for SCRP

Another busy week for SCRP...

July 23, 2026, by Fiona Morton

Lots of projects getting their official opening tonight and next week. Our SAB meeting held at Reg’s Garden, Farnborough North Station. Stakeholders contributed to our business plan and confirmed their support for the development of community rail. Read more here  ...

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Tim Sparrow presented with his MBE and other highlights

Tim Sparrow presented with his MBE and o...

July 16, 2026, by Fiona Morton

A bumper edition this week with news about Tim Sparrow MBE being recognised for his contribution to community rail. More on this in further news items. We are increasing our volunteer base and judging has been taking place for Stations In Bloom. Good luck to all our entrants. Rea...

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New Mural for Ashford

New Mural for Ashford...

, by Sandy Mahon

Thanks to some great partnership working with SWR, Network Rail, Spelthorne Council and Ashford Youth and Community CIC, we now have a wonderful new mural at Ashford. After a consultation and youth workshops, artist Lenka Lawrie worked with groups to create a bright, joyful inter...

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Rye Pugwash bench links to Ryan family story

Rye Pugwash bench links to Ryan family s...

July 13, 2026, by Paul Bromley

The ‘Captain Pugwash’ bench outside Rye station now has further links to the creator of the cartoon pirate. A small plaque has a QR code which links to the Forever Story site about John Ryan and his family’s connections to the town. The  biography has been writ...

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Growing interest in SCRP

Growing interest in SCRP...

July 9, 2026, by Fiona Morton

We are so grateful to people who contact us and offer to help or collaborate on projects. We are very touched and appreciate all the kind offers. Some nice media pieces to look at in our highlights this week with a piece from Egham Museum and a great write up by Railway 200 Read ...

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Weekly Update to 3rd July 2026

Weekly Update to 3rd July 2026...

July 3, 2026, by Trevor Field

All the latest updates & events from SCRP Line Officers here...

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Rail to Trail on the North Downs Line

Rail to Trail on the North Downs Line...

June 30, 2026, by Sara Grisewood

A new series of short films is shining a spotlight on how easy it is to explore Surrey’s countryside using public transport, thanks to funding from Great Western Railway. Filmed over several months at a range of scenic locations, the videos highlight the accessibility and b...

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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

Farnborough North Station Artwork

April 13, 2026,
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Crawley station continues to support military veterans

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Young Railway detectives solve a mystery while learning h...

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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