The House of Commons Transport Select Committee has produced an interesting report looking at options for the railways over the next thirty years given the objectives to phase out diesel trains by 2040 and to enable railways to be carbon neutral by 2050. It seems that there will be a need to start electrifying non […]
We have been advised by GTR/Southern Railway that there are to be some improvements at Rye station. We (MLAG) have been in discussions for some time concerning these improvements and we are seeking some further additions Good Morning, I wanted to get in touch to let you know about some improvements starting at Rye station […]
Sally Anne Hart, MP for Rye and Hastings has been pressing for ministers to confirm HS1 to Hastings. I attach her recent Tweets: MLAG supports HS1 coming to Hastings and Rye, but we have been discussing this for years and Amber Rudd, our previous MP convened several high powered rail summits which promised action but […]
Official Response to refund requests: Railcards & COVID We understand the restrictions due to COVID means some Railcard customers haven’t made all of the journeys they had planned. After careful consideration the government has confirmed to us that Railcards will remain non-refundable and will not be extended. Why can’t I have a refund or extension? Refunding […]
Hastings and Rother Rail User Alliance (“HRRUA” of which MarshLink Action Group is a member) and invited guests recently held an online meeting with Eurostar. The two sides discussed the impact of the current Covid-19 pandemic on Cross-Channel travel, but looked forward to the high-speed train service once again connecting Kent and East Sussex with […]
It was fun on Thursday for trainspotters who had the opportunity to watch a restored steam engine and coaches travel through Rye on her way to London Victoria via Ashford. This brought back memories for some of us of travelling in such trains on the way to school or work. A West Country class locomotive […]
Rail update To state the obvious, things have changed dramatically over this year for railway operators and passengers. But, necessarily and intentionally, on the MarshLink itself, things have been reasonably quiet. But there are some issues to note: Covid-19 Covid-19 issues have to be at the top of all lists at the moment. At the […]
The MLAG accounts have been prepared and approved. Normally these would form an item at the AGM, but due to COVID we like other groups are unable to hold meetings either of members or of the committee. We are however still monitoring the MarshLink and taking up issues with the operator as usual. There are […]
This page contains the latest information on Southern services during the Coronavirus outbreak. This includes travel on the Marsh Link and South Easern have issued identical advice. Note that public transport for leisure travel is still not encouraged. Before you travel, consider if your journey is necessary and if you can, stay local. Try to […]
Southern have this week issued an update to their advice to passengers concerning travel by train. This reflects changed Government policy in that more people are now going to work, but the advice is still only to use a train when essential, and to maintain social distancing rules. The full Southern statement reads: “Dear David, […]