Category: News

February 23, 2026

Community Rail Network Funding For New Promotional Materials Railway 200 was an absolute whirlwind of a year, which saw Kent Community Rail Partnership promotional stalls at the Southeastern Ashford Depot open day, onboard Inspiration the Railway 200 exhibition train and at a host of station birthdays and local community events.   Over 800 tote bags…

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February 22, 2026

The 4th Milton Regis Cub Pack, Sittingbourne Station Adopters for Sittingbourne Station   On Saturday 21st February, the Cub Pack gathered at Sittingbourne Station, bringing with them dried sticks and pine cones they had gathered the week before, in special preparation for their making of a bug hotel. As a group, accompanied by KCRP Project…

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February 16, 2026

Showing of The Railway Children Return (2022) On Friday 20th February, The Blue Town Criterion hosted a special screening of The Railway Children Return. With an excellent turnout and a 37-strong audience, we enjoyed a delightful film set in Yorkshire during the Second World War. There were some lovely interconnections with the original The Railway…

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February 2, 2026

27th January 2026 On Tuesday 27th January, we gathered at Sheerness station for the start of a very special event. Pioneered by local resident Melissa George and supported by Southeastern and Kent Community Rail Partnership, we had the very first Forget Me Not Train experience along the Swale Rail Line. The event was for individuals…

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January 28, 2026

Annual Stakeholder Event, Monday 27th April 2026 Kent Community Rail Partnership invites you to join us at our Annual Stakeholder Event on Monday 27th April at Maidstone Town Hall, 12:30-4:00pm*. Our Stakeholder Event is a great opportunity to hear more about the impact of our events and activities over the last year, and to discover…

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January 27, 2026

Kent CRP Shortlisted For Community Rail Awards 2026 Kent Community Rail Partnership and volunteer, Dominic Noades have been shortlisted for the 2026 Community Rail Awards, a national accolade that celebrates the inspiring work of community rail partnerships and station volunteer groups across Britain. The partnership is a finalist in the Tourism & Leisure, Railway 200…

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January 5, 2026

Southeastern Railway 200 Celebration Highlights For 2025 To mark the close of the landmark Railway 200 year, Southeastern are celebrating everything that made Railway 200 unforgettable. From station anniversaries and depot open days to charity walks, baking competitions, a unique train tour and train unveilings, every moment reflected the passion and dedication of the railway…

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