Despite the poor economic conditions the railway heritage scene in Kent and Sussex is booming.
The Spa Valley Railway is opening the 'missing link' between Groombridge and Eridge this weekend. For the first time the railway will have a link with Network Rail at Eridge. So hopefully, with some sensible timetabling people will be able to travel down from London by rail, change at Eridge and board a Spa Valley train. This is a massive achievement and I offer my congratulations to all the dedicated volunteers who have brought this about.
The Bluebell Railway is busy excavating the rubbish from a cutting close to East Grinstead. Once the work is completed the railway will be joined to Network Rail at East Grinstead. Over £2 million has to be raised for the work of moving the rubbish, but I have no doubt it will be achieved.
The Kent and East Sussex Light Railway over the years has extended its line to Northiam and then on to Bodiam. The Rother Valley Railway has laid track beyond Bodiam and plans eventually to join up with its small operation at Robertsbridge Station. It will be very expensive to achieve, but again the prize will be a connection with Network Rail.
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