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

War Memorials unveiled at Horsham and Crawley stations by HM Lord Lieutenant for West Sussex

War Memorials unveiled at Horsham and Cr...

November 10, 2025, by Rowena Tyler

  On Friday 7th November, veterans from the Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Clubs (AFVBC) attended two unveiling ceremonies, officiated by Lady Emma Barnard, Their Majesties’ Lord Lieutenant of West Sussex. Rowena Tyler, SCRP Community Development Officer for the Aru...

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SCRP Director joins CRN Board and other highlights

SCRP Director joins CRN Board and other ...

November 7, 2025, by Fiona Morton

This week we are promoting  a train mania event at the Toy Museum in Brighton. Ore community garden wins another award and we celebrate our youth engagement work with the Billingshurst Beavers. Our congratulations to Paul Goddard, volunteer director (pictured with guide dog Stev...

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Ore station garden judged ‘outstanding’

Ore station garden judged ‘outstan...

November 3, 2025, by Paul Bromley

The Friends of Ore Station have been judged as ‘Outstanding’ in the South & South East In Bloom competition. It is the highest level that the judges can award. The group was awarded marks for Community Participation, Environmental Responsibility and Gardening Achievement....

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White Ribbon Campaign.  Making transport safer everyone

White Ribbon Campaign. Making transport...

October 30, 2025, by Fiona Morton

White Ribbon Day is on Nov 25th. Many transport organisations are signing up to support the campaign to end violence against women and girls. So what can we do to make travel safer for everyone? First we have to acknowledge the extent of the problem. THE NUMBERS: In 2023, over 1 ...

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In Bloom Certificates for two stations on the Arun Valley Line

In Bloom Certificates for two stations o...

October 29, 2025, by Rowena Tyler

Two stations on the Arun Valley Line have been awarded certificates in a new category, for the South and South East In Bloom (SSEiB) competition:  ‘Celebration Stations’.  Following a rigorous judging process, with judges visiting more than 50 stations in the South ...

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New artwork for Earley Station

New artwork for Earley Station...

October 27, 2025, by Sandy Mahon

Myself and colleague Sara Grisewood had a lovely day at All Saints Church of England Primary school, Wokingham, running two creative workshops with children in years 5 and 6. The children worked with a variety of media on A3 sheets of paper in pairs and some worked individually o...

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Welcome back to Samantha Lear and other highlights

Welcome back to Samantha Lear and other ...

October 23, 2025, by Fiona Morton

We have been to Parliament this week to help launch the GTR Social Impact report . It was great to see so many volunteers taking part and being rewarded for their contributions. News of another award next week! Read more here...

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Wellbeing walk at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve

Wellbeing walk at Rye Harbour Nature Res...

October 20, 2025, by Paul Bromley

A campaign is under way to spotlight walking, wheeling and cycling routes from stations. The ‘Tracks & Trails’ initiative highlights scenic rail routes that connect with walking trails. The aim is to encourage sustainable travel and outdoor adventure. The promotion by Sce...

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Another award for SCRP

Another award for SCRP...

October 17, 2025, by Fiona Morton

At SWR Awards the Hounslow to Richmond Line Barnes Mural won Best Youth Engagement Project. Try s Train and a Bus goes from strength to strength with Brighton & Hove Buses now on board and Marshlink received a lovely thank you from Rye . Read more here...

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Your Community Cares – Campaign for White Ribbon Day

Your Community Cares – Campaign fo...

October 16, 2025, by Lynda Spain

Southeast Communities Rail Partnership is calling on local knitters and crocheters to help spread kindness and care this White Ribbon Day. White Ribbon Day, held every year on 25 November, is a national awareness campaign, on a mission to prevent violence against women and girls ...

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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

Station poems book giveaway

August 25, 2025,
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Friends of Guildford Station: Guildford 180 and Railway 2...

April 30, 2025,
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R200 event at Crowborough station

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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