The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has published their initial findings relating to the derailment of a Southern train at Lewes on Thursday 13 August. You can access a copy of the report here: Derailment of a passenger train at Lewes – GOV.UK We wanted to mak...
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The emergency services crews, as well as train crew, quick-acting Landport residents and local councillors worked tirelessly in extreme heat to look after passengers. This incident, whilst shocking, really could have been so much worse, had it not been for the coordination across...
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It is always exciting to see projects come to fruition, especially when they have been delayed for various reasons. At Chilworth Station, we have installed some new vinyls in the waiting shelter on Platform 2. They replace some old ones which had become damaged. The new ones are ...
Read articleIt was very distressing to learn of the derailment near our home station of Lewes. Our thoughts go to all the passengers and staff involved and their families. We owe a great deal to the emergency services who led people to safety and treated those who were injured. What has emer...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
