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

Christmas Sussex Belle steams its way

Christmas Sussex Belle steams its way

November 20, 2024, by Paul Bromley
Railway enthusiasts and onlookers were well chuffed when the Christmas Sussex Belle steam train travelled along our lines. The LMS Black 5 locomotive No. 44871 pulled the Railway Touring Company chart...
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MP praises Community Rail volunteers

MP praises Community Rail volunteers

, by Paul Bromley
Projects to make railway stations brighter and more attractive for passengers have been commended. The efforts by volunteers were described as “amazing” and transformative by Hastings & Rye MP...
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In memory of our friend and line Chair, Councillor Paul F...

In memory of our friend and line Chair, Councillor Paul F...

November 15, 2024, by Sandy Mahon
Our Windsor to Reading line Chair, Councillor Paul Fishwick passed away on Wednesday 13th November 2024 after a brief illness. We are deeply saddened by this news. Paul was a greatly respected Liberal...
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SCRP Highlights

SCRP Highlights

November 14, 2024, by Fiona Morton
This week we have had sweet feedback from a pupil about how Go Train helped him and his family. Try a Train plans made with a school led to a connection with the London School of Mosaics. Read how som...
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New cycle racks installed at Crowborough

New cycle racks installed at Crowborough

, 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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New Rye station waiting room exhibition

New Rye station waiting room exhibition

, by Paul Bromley
A new display of poems has been installed in the waiting room at Rye railway station. The seven poems are all on the theme of ‘Arriving and Departing’ and have been written by members of t...
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Ashford Museum railway history project

Ashford Museum railway history project

November 11, 2024, by Paul Bromley
Ashford Museum is holding a special day to collect people’s memories of the railways in the town. The ‘Railway Memories Collection Day’ is on Friday 22 November at Ashford MuseumR...
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Weekly Update. A Focus on Remembrance

Weekly Update. A Focus on Remembrance

November 7, 2024, by Fiona Morton
As Remembrance Sunday approaches , line officers have been supporting community groups to install poppy displays at stations. The Railways have always played an important role in supporting our armed ...
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Something new at Redhill station

Something new at Redhill station

November 5, 2024, by Sharon Gray
Redhill station is now displaying a fabulous new artwork – it can be found within the underpass before the stairs up to platform 3. The artist Molly McCarthy a student at the local college, ente...
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