The chorus of concern over government proposals for small Kent stations in the south eastern rail franchise is growing ever louder after campaigners described the plans as “madness”. The Department for Transport is currently consulting on how to shape rail services in the county after 2018, and has caused a stir with some of its […]
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 […]
Line between Folkestone and Dover to reopen in Autumn
Mike Gibson, Public Affairs Manager at Southeastern has sent Shrimp the following statement “As I’m sure you are all aware, the line between Folkestone and Dover has been closed since Christmas Eve due to the collapse of the Dover Sea Wall. I’m pleased to tell you that Network Rail has recently announced that this line will […]