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Our contact with local voluntary organisations is providing all sorts of dividends with groups willing to look after stations, gardens and help with events. If you are passing through Waterloo keep an...

As autumn falls upon us, we are busy with Stakeholder and Conference events. CRN entries are ready to be submitted. Our case studies provide examples of great projects and evidence for multiple entrie...

We have all been busy gathering material for award nominations this week. The range of potential nominees are extensive. It is so good to take every opportunity to thank volunteers, Directors SCRP sta...

A busy week again , find out who has been invited to a  lunch in recognition of her work. Read more here...

Some tourism projects in development at East Grinstead, wellbeing initiatives receiving good publicity, and a mural project completed at Brentford. It’s been a busy week with lots to look forward to...

This quote by Oscar Wilde sums up what volunteers add to the railway environment. Kindness goes a long way to make people feel included, welcome and safe. See what we have done this week to achieve th...

News from Southeast Communities Rail Partnership this week details at SCRP Highlights 9th August 2024...

A wide range of activities feature across Southeast Communities Rail Partnership this week, including a roll out of Railway 200 planning. Full details at SCRP Highlights 2nd August 2024...

Several meetings this week anticipated changes in the Kings speech. Change brings opportunities but also risks. We want to make sure there is continuity for community rail and our core funding is paid...

This week we are highlighting the arts, celebrating existing work that has stood the test of time and adding new displays to many of our locations. Music features too. Our plans for Railway 200 will i...

The railway created our modern world. The railway creates connectivity, economic growth, jobs, housing, social cohesion and sustainability. This quote from Lord Hendy sums up why work hard to gain pub...

This week our highlights showcase the contributions of young people . Education teams are busy in schools. Work continues with Beavers and Scouts who have volunteered in turn for station tidy ups . Re...

Featured this week is the role that volunteers play in connecting communities to their railway. Stuart Meek Interim MD of SWR thanked volunteers up and down the lines from Richmond to Reading and took...

Community Rail week was a great success and some activities continued into this week, with weekend walks with the ramblers and youth groups using the 1066 Line to access the countryside.  Plans for R...

There are so many highlights from this very busy Community Rail Week which has demonstrated the More than a Railway headline. SCRP line officers have worked with so many different stakeholders, partne...

You may need your sunglasses for this update. Lots of colourful things happening around community rail lines this week. Read about our exciting adventures  here...

Weekly update from SCRP  10th May 2024. Look out for the Bikemarking at Chichester station next week on Monday 13th May...

Interesting set of statistics presented by GTR. See the snapshot graphic below . Read how we add social value to areas beyond Sussex, in Surrey, Kent, Berkshire, Reading, Hounslow and Richmond here...

It is still only April yet it feels that we have accomplished a whole years work in the last few weeks. Read our highlights here...

Networking is so important and we are grateful to be included in stakeholder events. This was held at Portcullis House, hosted by Rt. Hon Theresa May on behalf of GWR. Pictured are the North Downs Lin...

Read about more of our adventures in community rail and find out why we need lots of moustaches here. ...

The sun shone for events over the Easter weekend. See what we got up to here...

It has only been four days but read what we have achieved here.  The sun promises to shine on St Leonard’s station at 12 30 for the unveiling of some very special artwork as part of “A To...

It is wonderful to receive recognition for what we achieve, especially at the Community Rail Awards. We all feel like Kings and Queens. The work continues and see what else we achieve by catching up o...

Bike theft from stations is a barrier to people making active travel choices for first and last mile journeys to train stations. This anti-social behaviour also impacts on staff and other travellers. ...

Read here about Maddy’s epic train journey and all other Southeast Communities Rail Partnership news this week....

Looking ahead we are getting ideas from our steering groups and stakeholders for activities for next year and beyond. The design award received for the Guildford mural put a spring in our step and we ...

Members of the SCRP took the chance to learn about the control centre by taking up the kind offer by GTR to visit the ROC. Such a great opportunity. Our new officer also got to do some training with C...

Tis the season of good cheer. Sharon Line Officer has been awarded a “star” from GTR for her hard work on Uckfield- East Grinstead -Oxted and Ton – Reigate Lines. We have been shortl...

Every station has many stories to tell, check out the project at Feltham to record the hidden history of this community. Lots of elves, tinsel and Christmas trees feature this week, but who is going t...