Locomotive and track stolen from East Kent Railway near Dover
The narrow gauge locomotive which was stolen A CCTV image has been released by officers investigating the theft of items from a charity near Dover. On the morning of Wednesday…
World famous ‘Flying Scotsman’ steam train attracts large crowds across Kent
Smoke billowing, the Flying Scotsman heads off to Ashford Photo: Ray Duff Words and pictures by Ray Duff Hundreds gathered along some of Kent’s main railway lines including those at…
All change for Ashford to take a trip down memory lane
Theatre lovers rejoice, as the premiere of the site-specific play ‘All Change for Ashford’ will take place this spring, offering a glance at the history of Ashford and railways, with…
Images released after indecent exposure and assault against teenage boy at Faversham Station
British Transport Police officers investigating an assault and indecent incident at Faversham station are today releasing images of two men. At 3.50pm on Wednesday 19 January, two men entered the…
Romney Marsh author John Hendy pens London Chatham & Dover Railway history
Port of Dover Between 1864 and 1899 the London Chatham & Dover Railway was the operator of the prestigious Dover to Calais cross-Channel service. During this time it underwent a…
Trains to run at Bethersden village near Ashford this weekend
Lady McAlpine cuts the ceremonial ribbon while AIMREC staff and guests look on Model railway enthusiasts will be making tracks to Bethersden this Saturday (20 Nov) for the opening of…
Highspeed trains to return on Deal, Dover, Maidstone East and Tonbridge routes before Christmas
Library image – Highspeed train departing from Dover Priory More trains will be re-introduced to the train timetable, beginning on December 12, supporting jobs and the economy across Kent, East…