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MLAG shared a stall at the well attended Green Waves Community Festival at Tilling Green in Rye on Saturday 30th August which was open to all.
Local residents and others were able to meet and talk to MLAG representatives on the ‘Active Travel’ stall – together with our friends from Sussex Greenways.
MLAG was founded in 2003 at a public meeting in Rye. Since then we have engaged with Network Rail, the Department of Transport, Train Operating Companies, Passenger Focus, East Sussex Rail Alliance and local and national politicians.
So far, we feel we have made our mark. In earlier years we pushed for new rolling stock and better passenger information. More recently, we have made representations on the rail infrastructure and the franchise terms: on an ongoing basis we have pursued solutions to problems at Ashford, particularly with connections. We continue with other rail groups to argue for a more reliable train services which we expect to be improved following an onboard recruitment drive. But regular users are well aware that there is much more to do. We need to press for:
- line improvements, including double track throughout
- electrification
- two trains per hour in each direction
- reinstatement of Eurostar services from Ashford International
MLAG will also provide input to train operation consultations to ensure that the needs of Marsh Link customers are fully taken into account.
MLAG is a voluntary body. This website includes information on current issues and campaigns, links to other organisations including the Train Operating Companies (TOCs). The link to Southern will take you to their web page so that you can check the current train situation including information concerning delays etc. There are also historical photos and articles of general interest.
The AGM was held in the Mermaid Hotel on Friday 6 June with presentations from the rail industry and reports from the MLAG committee. Following the AGM, Richard Williams was appointed the new Chairman with Stuart Harland taking a well deserved break but remaining on the committee. Dan Lake is confirmed as a new appointee.