Do be aware that the MarshLink line between Ashford International and Hastings will be closed on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th April. The closure is to allow a range of essential works along the line including replacement of some rails and sleepers; re-ballasting; level crossing works; structural examinations, vegetation clearance and clearance of litter and […]
Dear MLAG Member, ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Committee gives Notice that the Annual General Meeting of the MarshLink Action Group is called for: Friday 23rd February 2024 from 6.45pm in Rye Town Hall, Market Street, Rye, East Sussex The Agenda of the Annual General Meeting is as follows: Guest presentations (starting at approx. 7pm): Following […]
The Great British Rail Sale is back. I’m writing to let you know that the Great British Rail Sale is back. Over a million discounted tickets are on sale on popular journeys across England and Wales at up to 50% off. Great Northern, Thameslink and Southern are taking part and passengers have from today […]
Public Consultation launched (From GTR Railway) I am writing to inform you that the independent passenger watchdogs London TravelWatch and Transport Focus are today (Wednesday 5 July) starting public consultations on behalf of GTR and other rail operators across the country, up until 26 July. They are inviting feedback on our proposals to better support […]
It is with regret that MarshLink Action Group (“MLAG”) acknowledges the death of Richard Holmes on Monday 13 February. Richard was instrumental in the formation of MLAG in 2002 with the objective of enhancing Rye’s rail (and bus) services along the MarshLink line and connections to London and Brighton. Richard was the first Chairman of […]
The MarshLink Action Group (“MLAG”) Annual General Meeting was held last week with guest speakers from Southern Rail (“Southern”), Network Rail (“NR”) and local MP Sally-Ann Hart. Phil Hutchinson and James Harris of Southern reflected over the last year. It would be necessary to be present to understand the detail of the review but one […]
I ma pleased to announce that we will be holding a much delayed AGM on Friday 18 November at 7 PM in Rye Town Hall. After a short business meeting we will have guest speakers from National Rail, the network operator and Southern, the train operator. There should be ample opportunity for questions and we […]
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 […]
MLAG AGM The MarshLink Action Group (“MLAG”) normally holds its Annual General Meeting in March/ April each year – this is because in most years there are timetable updates to report (most particularly last year when there were major changes – see later related matter). On a technicality, this year the only change on the […]
Landslip at Wadhurst provides 4-car unit service on MarshLink There was a landslip on the line at Wadhurst, 13 March which resulted in the line between Robertsbridge and Tunbridge Wells being closed until today, Monday 18 March. SouthEastern laid on replacement buses and, of relevance to Rye train users, permitted travel along the MarshLink […]