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 […]
Marshlink Options to Provide Additional Local Capacity
An hourly inter-regional service runs between Ashford and Brighton. Although the route between Ore and Brighton is electrified, the 25-mile section of track between Ore and Ashford is un-electrified. This means that the service is operated throughout by a small fleet (5 units) of 2 car diesel Class 171 trains: These were built between 2002 […]
Local MPs call for action
Following the announcement of the latest strikes to the Southern rail network, and with the franchise for Southeastern rail being put out to tender next year, local MPs, Amber Rudd and Huw Merriman, have stepped up their campaign for High Speed rail services for Rye, Hastings and Bexhill. The MPs recently met with the Chief […]
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