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

Cuts to Funding and Ticket Office Closures Weekly Update

Cuts to Funding and Ticket Office Closures Weekly Update

July 6, 2023, by Fiona Morton
It has been a very challenging week for the SCRP and many of our fellow Community Rail colleagues as we learn more about  what is planned for community involvement in our railways. The public consult...
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It’s the little things that make such a big differe...

It’s the little things that make such a big differe...

July 5, 2023, by Sharon Gray
A platform planter  in bloom at beautiful Eridge station, just one of many cared for by Community Rail volunteers and station staff at stations all around the Network...
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Educational, fun and a great day out!

Educational, fun and a great day out!

, by Rowena Tyler
This week, students and support staff from Downsview Life Skills College went for a day out on the train as part of GTR Southern Rail’s Try-a-train initiative. The itinerary, put together by Sus...
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The Vanguard Way – an easily accessible walking route

The Vanguard Way – an easily accessible walking route

July 4, 2023, by Sharon Gray
The Vanguard Way is a perfect walking route. It can be managed in sections by using the local train stations. Start in Croydon and pass through some of the most fabulous locations including; the North...
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Buxted summer fete Saturday 15th July

Buxted summer fete Saturday 15th July

, by Sharon Gray
The Buxted Bonfire Society invite you to their annual summer fete.  A fun family day out in this charming village. www.buxtedbonfiresociety.co.uk A great reason to visit this beautiful area of Sussex...
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Restoring Faith in Train Travel  SCRP Highlights of the week

Restoring Faith in Train Travel SCRP Highlights of the week

June 30, 2023, by Fiona Morton
As evidenced by our stakeholder survey, the demand for community rail continues to grow yet we are faced with a situation of severely reduced funding. It is claimed that the public is losing faith wit...
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Hazel Court SEN school experience a train trip

Hazel Court SEN school experience a train trip

, by Andy Pope
On Monday, some of the pupils from Hazel Court SEN School in Eastbourne went on a Try A Train trip from Eastbourne to Bexhill and back. The scenic route along the south coast was a real sensory experi...
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Colour added at Etchingham

Colour added at Etchingham

, by Andy Pope
The new planters took on some colour after they were painted and planted. Thankyou for the kind donation of the paint and the plants from the volunteers and staff at the station....
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Reigate station hosts a celebration event

Reigate station hosts a celebration event

June 28, 2023, by Sharon Gray
Reigate station hosted an event on 27 July to celebrate the most recent community engagement projects at this charming little station which is at the centre of the community in Reigate: A photographic...
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