Kent Libraries All Aboard for Railway Bicentenary Celebration
The ‘Folkestone Rail Viaduct’ display at the Heritage Hub Image: Ray Duff All aboard! Kent’s libraries are celebrating 200 years of Britain’s railways, the very first in the world, with…
Eurostar Eyes Germany, Switzerland Expansion by Early 2030s
It’s reported Eurostar plans to launch new rail services connecting London St Pancras with Frankfurt and Geneva through the Channel Tunnel from the early 2030s. The operator is said it…
Ashford leaders demand Eurostar return
On the 29th anniversary of Eurostar’s arrival in Ashford, local leaders are demanding the service’s reinstatement ahead of the 30th anniversary. The “Bring Back Eurostar Campaign,” comprising key stakeholders, has…
Train services disrupted by fallen tree between Dover and Ashford
Library image Train services between Dover Priory and Ashford International are facing significant disruption today following a tree falling onto the railway line near Westenhanger. The incident has blocked the…
Police seek woman over dog attack on train near Gravesend
British Transport Police are appealing for help to identify a woman who may have information about a dangerous dog attack that occurred on a train in August. The incident took…
Restoration begins at Newtown Railway Works in Ashford amid many challenges
It was highlighted at Ashford Borough Council’s Cabinet meeting on September 27th that Ashford International Studios development has the potential to drive growth locally, regionally, and nationally, but significant challenges…
All Aboard the Ashford Twinning Express: Celebrating Milestone Anniversaries in Style!
Full Steam Ahead! The Mayor of Ashford (centre) and representatives from the Ashford Twinning Association welcomed guests from their twin towns in France and Germany at the K&ESR to mark…
Appeal for witnesses following tragic railway track death in Dover
British Transport Police – Library image Detectives are urgently seeking witnesses after a man was found dead on the railway tracks near the Port of Dover in the early hours…