Southeast Communities Rail Partnership

Mal Thurman leaves the North Downs Line after 9 years

November 9, 2020, by David Daniels

GWR’s North Downs Line Stations Manager, Mal Thurman, decided to hang up his watch and whistle on October 28th and visited Farnborough North with his replacement, Andy Gallaugher, in the week be...

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Returning to your local station? #TravelSafely

September 22, 2020, by Trevor Field

This week sees the return of south east schools and colleges and a welcome back to our stations for those using rail to travel. SCRP education team have put together a short video highlighting changes...

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Joe Swash teaches rail safety with Network Rail

August 25, 2020, by Catherine Simmons

Dancing on Ice champion and Celebrity Gogglebox star, Joe Swash, is fronting a new campaign designed to teach children about rail safety. The Stay Safe with Thomas campaign, launched by Network Rail a...

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How to travel safely

July 10, 2020, by Catherine Simmons

Take a look at this great little animation from National Rail Enquiries with top tips and advice on how to travel safely by train....

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Transport Focus calls for rail fare reform

July 9, 2020, by Catherine Simmons

Transport Focus have been collecting survey results on public travel for the last nine weeks and this week recommended that a change in rail fares is due. See an article below from the Transport Focus...

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SWR supports lanyard scheme

June 30, 2020, by Catherine Simmons

South Western Railway (SWR) yesterday began taking part in a scheme designed to support adults and children with non-visible disabilities. The initiative – the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme – helps tho...

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Reg’s Garden – the story so far…..

June 18, 2020, by David Daniels

Reg was the Station Master at Farnborough North on the North Downs Line for many years and lived in the house adjacent to the line and level crossing. On his death he bequeathed his large garden to hi...

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Active Travel trains

, by Catherine Simmons

Active Travel trains would be perfect for our Active Access for Growth Programme! The design for Scotrail’s first active travel carriage has been revealed. The carriage is designated for carryin...

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Surrey Hills AONB overwhelmed by visitors

June 2, 2020, by David Daniels

Surrey Hills AONB officials are asking people to think very seriously about venturing into the area following a huge influx of visitors and a dangerous heathland fire last weekend. Many car parks rema...

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SWR and SCRP work together to extend support for communities

May 26, 2020, by Maddy Mills

As part of its commitment to community rail, SWR is delighted to have worked with SCRP to add a second officer to the established North Downs Line. The line was initially setup using funding from GWR�...

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