The second phase of our consultation on the 2018 timetable has started – as we work towards finalising plans for the biggest timetable overhaul in a generation – designed to provide more reliable services, with more capacity for passengers. The cross-London Thameslink network will be expanded to give passengers at 80 more stations across the […]
Southeast Franchise Stakeholder Meeting – Maidstone 11 April 2017
Local representation: Martin Woodfine (SHRIMP), Roger Blake (RailFuture SE) – Reps paid their own expenses. Presentations: Q&A responses by Department for Transport (DfT), Network Rail (NWR), Transport Focus (TF) Andy Cole (DfT) All options will be considered, no pre-decisions made. All views welcome. Key aspects are: Passenger experience Connectivity More passengers carried with less crowding through […]
Concern Over Future of Small Kent Stations
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 […]