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

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 station gallery

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.  ...
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Women in East Sussex honoured and other weekly highlights

Women in East Sussex honoured and other weekly highlights

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, Eastbou...
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Rail link buses and real tweets on our lines. SCRP Weekly...

Rail link buses and real tweets on our lines. SCRP Weekly...

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 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 Grinstead and Lond...
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