The Cambridgeshire Student Connect card offers discounted rail travel to all students aged between 16 and 18 years old in full time education.
The Rail User Group has responded to the Thameslink Franchise Consultation covering aspirations for the local stations and rail services through Thameslink, and presented this to the Department for Transport, Rail Operators and Passenger Focus.
The group has successfully campaigned for a safety upgrade at Foxton level crossing and a feasabilty study of long term solutions for the crossing, a project involving close cooperation with Network Rail and the County Council. More details of the campaign and supporting documents are here:
A major Rail User Group franchise aspiration is “Full disabled access at Meldreth Station”. Currently the London-bound platform is totally inaccessible for wheelchair and push-chair users.
Meldreth, Shepreth and Foxton stations have community-supported station gardens developed with practical help from First Capital Connect. Local residents, schools and businesses, maintain the gardens year round. Oak barrel planters enhance the station platforms.
The Meldreth, Shepreth and Foxton Rail User Group has signed a Community Rail Partnership with First Capital Connect, Cambridgeshire County Council, South Cambridgeshire District Council and Network Rail
Winner of Railfuture’s 2012 Rail User Group Awards: ‘Most Effective Rail User Group’ ‘Best Website’ ‘Best Campaigner’ https://www.railfuture.org.uk/east/rail-east/RailEast-Issue-156-November-2012.pdf
A public drop-in session will take place on Wednesday 18 April at Shepreth Village Hall, Station Road, Shepreth, Royston, SG8 6PS between 4:30pm and 7pm for anyone who would like to get more information. Station Road will be closed to all traffic from 10pm on Saturday 5 May until 8am on Monday 14 May while
From 20 May, entirely new timetables will be introduced at Great Northern, Thameslink, Southern & Gatwick Express. This means that many passengers who use these services to get to work, school, or anywhere else may be affected as their usual journey time or pattern is likely to change. It is part of the biggest train
The Spring Issue of Melbourn Magazine contains a tribute to David Piggott, station master at Meldreth Station. Download the magazine from the Melbourn Village website here.
Officially shelved in 2013 after the Network Rail GRIP2 report deemed it too expensive, the Foxton Crossing Bypass scheme is back on the table after the Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) revealed that traffic is set to grow by 40% in the South Cambridge area by 2031. At a meeting of the Foxton Parish Council on
New tracks and trains, platform shelters and Duke of Edinburgh opportunities All welcome on 4 April, 7 for 7:30-9:00PM, at Foxton Village Hall Pavilion for the Rail User Group’s AGM and next meeting. This is always a great opportunity to put any questions you may have about our local rail service to the train operating
We remember with affection and gratitude David Piggott, Meldreth’s much-beloved station master, who passed away today. The collection of “Memorable Moments with David Piggott” presented to him on his retirement can be downloaded here meldrethsheprethfoxtonrail.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Memorable-Moments-with-David-Piggott.2.pdf
Meldreth, Shepreth and Foxton Rail User Group Meeting 5 February 2018, 7PM for 7:30-9:00 Melbourn Community Hub, 30 High Street Melbourn (Upstairs) AGENDA 1. Welcome and Apologies 2. Minutes of the previous meeting for approval 3. Train Service Issues 4. Station issues updates (All stations awaiting GTR work on watering arrangements as outlined in minutes)
Vacancy! A new paid role is being created to support the Meldreth, Shepreth and Foxton Community Rail Partnership. This will be a locally based part-time role. Applications due 21 January https://www.scambs.gov.uk/content/project-officer-community-rail-partnership
Meeting of the Meldreth, Shepreth and Foxton Rail User Group on 4th October 2017, 7 for 7:30pm – 9:00pm 27 Elin Way, Meldreth, SG8 6LT (Sheltered Housing Community Room) Agenda 1. Welcome and Apologies 2. Minutes of the previous meeting for approval 3. ‘Rural Travel Hubs’ and Station Travel Planning – to note 4. Train
The Rail User Group’s AGM and meeting will be held in Shepreth Village Hall on Tuesday 14th March 2017 , with tea and coffee at 7pm for a 7:30pm start. AGM Agenda: 1. Apologies for absence 2. Minutes of previous meeting for approval 3. Matters Arising 4. Chairman’s Report 5. Treasurer’s Report 6. Election of
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