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Geoff receives Tourism Superstar Award on Platform 9 3/4s!

K&ESR volunteer chief stationmaster Geoff Colvin received his VisitEngland Tourism Superstar award at a glittering awards ceremony and dinner last week (Wednesday 7th June 2023) and he couldn't have had a more appropriate backdrop! The VisitEngland Awards for Excellence were held at Warner Brothers Studios 'The Making of Harry Potter' …

Right sign, right place!

A historic moment took place yesterday (Wednesday 31st May 2023) as the direction sign to Tenterden Town station was reinstated on the wall of The Vine Inn on Tenterden High Street, almost 70 years after it was removed when the light railway closed to passengers. The installation was witnessed by …

We've Won!

Kent & East Sussex Railway - home of VisitEngland's Tourism Superstar! Chief Stationmaster Geoff Colvin steamed to victory, at the conclusion of English Tourism week, after he received 33% of the final online vote ahead of nine other worthy finalists from tourist venues and attractions across England. The prestigious annual …

We were pleased to welcome a local group of young budding engineers, 'Involve Kent', for a special "Junior Engineering Experience" on Saturday with Chris Vine, the author of the Peter's Railway books. These hugely popular experiences enable young people to gain an understanding of science and engineering concepts - pressure, …