Consider the following: If travelling from north-central London or arriving previously into Euston/Kings Cross/St Pancras, travelling via Ashford eliminates the need for a Tube journey. This is attractive to Eastbourne as well as Bexhill travellers. Neither Hampden Park nor St Leonards Warrior Square are pleasant interchanges late at night or in inclement weather. Draft 2018 […]
Hastings and Bexhill Local MPs Respond to Southeastern Rail Consultation
Amber Rudd, Member of Parliament for Hastings and Rye, and Huw Merriman, Member of Parliament for Bexhill and Battle, have submitted their joint response to the South Eastern Franchise Public Consultation. The consultation, published by the Department for Transport and running until 23 May, sets out options which are under consideration for the next South […]
Briefing: The Brighton Ashford Rail Service
What is it? Southern runs an hourly limited-stop service between Brighton and Ashford calling at Lewes, Polegate, Eastbourne, Bexhill, St Leonards Warrior Square, Hastings and then stations to Rye and Ashford. This service is important to the local economy but is under threat. Why is it important? It is the only East-West rail link between […]