The transport infrastructure is not fit for purpose and plans for development are almost non existent – so East Sussex Rail Alliance is calling on the East Sussex County Council to press for major new initiatives, by launching its own manifesto ahead of the County Election on 2 May 2013. As Ray Chapman, Co Chairman […]
Rail group slams “new” rolling stock
Commuters on rail lines between Hastings and Brighton have condemned Southern’s plans to introduce 30-year-old “Class 313” suburban rolling stock replacing the new coaches launched only five years ago. Two- and four-coach units designed specifically for local services along the East Coastway route, as well as new three-coach units, are to be relocated to south […]
Passenger pressure derails Southern’s service proposals
The East Sussex Rail Alliance, a consortium of groups representing rail passengers across the County, welcomed Southern’s decision announced on Monday that controversial proposals to change the shape of local rail services from this December will not now be implemented. The decision means that a seven-day direct service between Brighton and Ashford is retained. The […]