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

Walk and Draw: Rushmoor Green Fringe Festival

Walk and Draw: Rushmoor Green Fringe Fes...

June 2, 2026, by Sara Grisewood

The forecast of rain did not put off a large group joining this event as part of the Rushmoor Green Fringe Festival, starting from Reg’s Garden at Farnborough North Station. Blackwater Valley Countryside Trust rangers and myself led a walk and draw session as part of the Ru...

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Railway staff celebrated in photography exhibition at Hove Station

Railway staff celebrated in photography ...

, by Lynda Spain

Young people with social, emotional or special educational needs have unveiled a powerful new photography exhibition showcasing the human stories behind the railway network. The exhibition, titled A Tribute to the Heart of the Tracks is on display at Hove Station and represents a...

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Volunteers Go the Extra Mile

Volunteers Go the Extra Mile...

May 28, 2026, by Fiona Morton

A big thank you to volunteers who continued to give their time for free in this heat. Look out for more next week as we celebrate volunteers week and Community Rail Week. Read more here...

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Queen Elizabeth II school refreshes its station gallery

Queen Elizabeth II school refreshes its ...

May 27, 2026, by Rowena Tyler

Students and staff from the Queen Elizabeth II SEND School in Horsham were devastated when the hand-painted portrait of the Queen was damaged and taken off the wall in their gallery at the station.  But, this is not a group to be deterred, they took the board back to the school,...

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Women in East Sussex honoured and other weekly highlights

Women in East Sussex honoured and other ...

May 21, 2026, by Fiona Morton

Proud to attend the East Sussex Women of the Year event on behalf of the SCRP. Many of the groups we work with were represented, including Friends of Bishopstone Station , the Parchment Trust, Eastbourne Scrap Store, Dementia Groups  and many hard working Town Clerks and town co...

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Rail link buses and real tweets on our lines. SCRP Weekly Highlights 15th May

Rail link buses and real tweets on our l...

May 14, 2026, by Fiona Morton

Linking people from trains to attractions and essential services by bus is a key part of our work. See also some real tweets on one of our lines. Read more here...

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Weekly Highlights Full steam ahead for rail safety workshops in schools

Weekly Highlights Full steam ahead for r...

May 1, 2026, by Fiona Morton

After schools complete their SATS exams we see our busiest period for involvement with schools to educate young people about how to travel safely on train and grow a generation of committed public transport users. You will have seen on breakfast TV  that trespass incidents are u...

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Travel with Confidence trip to Windsor Castle

Travel with Confidence trip to Windsor C...

April 27, 2026, by Sandy Mahon

On Thursday 16th April, we met with our friends from the Afghan Women’s Group in Staines and boarded a train to Windsor & Eton Riverside. We made the short walk to Windsor Castle where we saw the Changing of the Guard ceremony before entering the castle, viewing the Sta...

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Our year in numbers and stories

Our year in numbers and stories...

, by Samantha Lear

We are delighted to have published our 2025-2026 annual review, which details the impact of our work has. This year alone we have created over £679K in social value, with more than 34,800 volunteer hours. Raising £124,000 in grants to station partners and for projects in the ye...

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A week of celebrations

A week of celebrations...

April 23, 2026, by Fiona Morton

A thankyou to the station gardeners on the Arun Valley Line, descendants of Joseph Weston gather at Etchingham Station to celebrate his contribution to the railways as a platelayer. A wonderful family occasion as our Blue Plaques continue to be embraced by the community. Read mor...

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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

A Tribute to the Heart of the Tracks

June 1, 2026,
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Artwork for Earley Station workshops with local school ch...

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Brighton Toy & Model Museum

April 19, 2026,
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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