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News from SCRP and communities around the railway lines in Sussex, Surrey and Kent.

More national recognition for Southeast Communities Rail ...

More national recognition for Southeast Communities Rail ...

September 7, 2026, by Samantha Lear
Southeast Communities Rail Partnership (SCRP) is delighted to announce that it has once again been successfully reaccredited by Community Rail Network. This recognises its continued commitment to conn...
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Weekly Highlights 4th September

Weekly Highlights 4th September

September 4, 2026, by Samantha Lear
Great to see train services on the main GTR line to London restored. Inside this week are some thank you letters from Go Train pupils and confirmation of our accreditation with CRN. Our partnerships t...
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Heritage and walking Trails This weeks highlights

Heritage and walking Trails This weeks highlights

August 27, 2026, by Fiona Morton
We have been featuring  heritage and tourism trails, making stations greener and exploring our region through active travel. I hope you enjoy reading this week’s edition and have a great Bank Holid...
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Weekly roundup bumper issue

Weekly roundup bumper issue

August 21, 2026, by Fiona Morton
We delayed our weekly update last week due to the derailment. We have been supporting our railway colleagues and carrying on with our work. See how the the new mural at Crowborough is coming on and le...
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Network Rail hosts drop in for local residents

Network Rail hosts drop in for local residents

, by Fiona Morton
Network Rail have organised a drop in for Lewes residents to learn more about repair work following the derailment. Local residents will also be able to share any concerns they might have with the NR ...
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Initial findings relating to derailment of train near Lew...

Initial findings relating to derailment of train near Lew...

August 19, 2026, by Fiona Morton
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 repor...
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Lewes Derailment a message from Cllr Dr Wendy Maples, Lin...

Lewes Derailment a message from Cllr Dr Wendy Maples, Lin...

August 18, 2026, by Fiona Morton
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, r...
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Vibrant colours – new artwork at Chilworth Station

Vibrant colours – new artwork at Chilworth Station

August 17, 2026, by Sara Grisewood
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 Pl...
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Derailment at Lewes

Derailment at Lewes

August 14, 2026, by Fiona Morton
It 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 ser...
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