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

Weekly Highlights Full steam ahead for rail safety worksh...

Weekly Highlights Full steam ahead for rail safety worksh...

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 tra...
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Travel with Confidence trip to Windsor Castle

Travel with Confidence trip to Windsor Castle

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 sa...
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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 h...
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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...
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Summary of changes to GTR Services from May and over the ...

Summary of changes to GTR Services from May and over the ...

April 22, 2026, by Fiona Morton
  Key changes to Southern   Services between East Grinstead and London Victoria – Wednesdays To make it easier for people to travel during the middle of the day, services between East Grin...
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World Public Transport Day celebration

World Public Transport Day celebration

April 21, 2026, by Paul Bromley
The inaugural World Public Transport Day has been celebrated at Eastbourne railway station. The event on Friday 17 April was organised by Eastbourne Area Bus User Group with support from Marshlink com...
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Happy World Public Transport Day

Happy World Public Transport Day

April 17, 2026, by Fiona Morton
Increasing the use of public transport is our aim. We attend community meetings  to harness people’s interest in climate change, support diverse groups to try the train and put funding into the...
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Spring has arrived Weekly Highlights 10th April

Spring has arrived Weekly Highlights 10th April

April 10, 2026, by Fiona Morton
All the station gardens have sprung to life with several being featured in local news and in industry press. Passengers love them and are full of praise for the work of volunteers and station staff. W...
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Au Revoir Andy and spring highights

Au Revoir Andy and spring highights

April 2, 2026, by Fiona Morton
Lots of progress on a project at Hounslow, boosted by the support from SWR. Seed swaps and TV appearances and lots of people downloading the Arun Valley Podcast and activity pack. Read more here...
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