A quick update:
The Railway reopened between Milton Regis (Asda) Halt and Kemsley Down at the end of May with trains every Sunday.
Steamy August will see trains running as follows:
Sunday 14th
Wednesday 17th
Sunday 21st
Wednesday 24th
Saturday 27th
Sunday 28th*
Monday 29th*
Wednesday 31st
Trains will depart Milton Regis (Asda) Halt at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm. Extra trains operate at 11am and midday on * days.
Fares: £4 adults, £2 child/concessions
A round trip takes about an hour.
Attractions: Footplate Cafe, Railway Shop, Museum Walk (although the museum remains closed), picnic areas, wildlife area and the Saxon Shore Way. Enroute you can also see progress on the Sittingbourne Northern Relief Road which crosses the track on a new bridge, the road is due to open later this year.
Viaduct news: the Viaduct is now fully maintained and ready for passenger trains.
Sittingbourne Viaduct station: this has suffered theft and vandalism since closure in 2008. Work is continuing to get the site ready for the public, however, we are awaiting fencing to ensure that the site is secure before we can reopen it.
Gala Weekend: this will be held on 24/25th September - hopefully from Sittingbourne Viaduct station, make sure you check
www.sklr.net for updates.
Paul