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Railway 200’s touring exhibition train

March 3, 2025, by Paul Bromley
A special touring train to mark 200 years of the modern railways is coming to our area. The touring train, named Inspiration, is expected to visit 60 locations across Britain over the 12 months up to ...
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Great British Railways Consultation begins

February 18, 2025, by Fiona Morton
As you will have seen in the news, the Government is seeking views on new policies to be included in the forthcoming Railways Bill, which will enable the establishment of Great British Railways (GBR)....
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Merry Christmas from SCRP

December 25, 2024, by Paul Bromley
All the staff and directors at Southeast Communities Rail Partnership wish everyone a peaceful and Merry Christmas. Thank you to all our volunteers, station groups and partners for your contributions ...
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New initiative to give disabled people confidence in usin...

December 19, 2024, by Paul Bromley
A special project will begin next year to build the confidence of people with special educational needs and disabilities in using public transport. Education officers from Southeast Communities Rail P...
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New cycle racks installed at Crowborough

November 14, 2024, by Sharon Gray
Crowborough Town Council jumped at the opportunity when they were offered two four bay bike racks. The racks had been removed from a Southern station and were considered redundant for use at a station...
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Accessibility app extended across GTR network

October 17, 2024, by Paul Bromley
The free use of a smartphone app designed to enhance accessibility for blind and partially sighted passengers is being extended to all Southern and Thameslink-managed stations. GTR in collaboration wi...
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Christmas Sussex Belle steam train returns

October 15, 2024, by Paul Bromley
A special steam train will be passing through Sussex and Kent next month. The Christmas Sussex Belle will be on a day-long trip for the festive season on Wednesday 20 November. Organisers The Railway ...
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Cowden station

October 7, 2024, by Sharon Gray
Cowden station is the proud recipient of three newly installed, beautifully planted planters.  The result of a new station partnership with a local resident. Funded both by a grant from GTR and some ...
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Eridge Model Railway Society

, by Sharon Gray
Eridge station’s very own Model Railway Society took part in the recent model railway event organised by Spa Valley Railway. They set-up their display within the station’s historic, recent...
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Railway 200: past, present and future

September 25, 2024, by Paul Bromley
Southeast Communities Rail Partnership will be producing 200 ‘blue plaques’ to mark 200 people with connections to the railways on its lines as part of the national celebrations for 200 years of t...
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