Crispin Blunt reiterates demand for compensation for rail users

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Crispin Blunt has received the response of Patrick McLoughlin MP, the Secretary of State for Transport, to his letter of 16th February, in which Crispin Blunt again demanded compensation for local rail users suffering unacceptable levels of disruption. Upgrade works at London Bridge ongoing until 2018 have led to a reduced level of service on […]

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Crispin Blunt proposes ‘Work From Home’ Day to protest at rail inaction

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Crispin Blunt MP addressed the Reigate, Redhill and District Rail Users Association AGM on Thursday 12 March to make the case for extending Oyster Zone 6 out to Gatwick. Crispin shared the impatience of rail users who are paying premium prices for their season tickets but who are facing three years of reduced services while […]

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Rail users to train companies: “Make fares fair, or face the consequences.”

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Rail users from Redhill and the surrounding area have launched a new campaign to demand Southern Rail include local stations in Transport for London zone 6. Since late 2014, commuters from East Surrey stations have faced shockingly poor services to and from London. Reigate, Redhill & District Rail Users’ Association (RRDRUA) has launched a petition asking the Secretary […]

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Redhill Balanced Network Newsletter - February 2015

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Balanced Network update from Surrey County Council: On 15th February the A25 through Redhill opened to two way traffic. Please take care when travelling in Redhill by vehicle, cycle or on foot. This newsletter provides an update on the town centre road works, which will be substantially complete at the end of March 2015. Due to dovetailing […]

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Crispin Blunt MP warns Minister that local commuters will be “incandescent” at continuing DfT inaction over compensation

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The response of the Secretary of State for Transport Patrick McLoughlin, which was promised within two weeks of Crispin Blunt’s meeting with him on 20th January to discuss the deterioration of rail services from Redhill and Reigate to London Bridge, was yesterdayfinally received by Reigate MP, Crispin Blunt. Crispin Blunt has replied to Patrick McLoughlin […]

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Balanced Network - Redhill town centre two-way traffic to start on 15th February

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On Sunday 15 February 2015 the sections of the A25 running through Redhill town centre between the High Street/Cromwell Road junction (ie by Frankie & Benny’s), around Queensway to Lombard roundabout will open to two way traffic. This newsletter explains the measures being put in place to help ensure the safety of road users and a smooth transition […]

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Meeting this TUESDAY to discuss proposed Redhill rail cuts - please come along

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From the Reigate, Redhill and District Rail Users’ Association - the Rail User Forum for Reigate, Nutfield, Merstham, Redhill, Earlswood, Salfords and Horley Stations (The Redhill Route) You will no doubt be aware that in January 2015 there will be significant cuts to the service from the Redhill Route to London Bridge plus several other […]

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RRDRUA summary of end of August changes to Redhill train services

Changes to rail timetables in the last week of August will have significant impacts on local commuters. Here, the Redhill representative of the local Redhill, Reigate & District Rail Users’ Association, Stephen, has put together a summary of the changes (please note this is a best attempt based on available information, so may not be 100% […]

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Local Rail Users’ latest newsletter - available now

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Reigate, Redhill & District Rail Users Association is the local organisation which represents local users of rail services. In addition to their popular annual meeting, they publish regular newsletters to keep local residents up to date with the latest news regarding local rail services. Their latest newsletter is available here: Off Track - July 2014

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Redhill town centre Balanced Network changes - update

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The Balanced Network changes to the roads in Redhill town centre have been in progress since shortly before Christmas, and to date they have focussed on the Lombard roundabout - which is nearly complete, including the improved traffic island in Gloucester Road. Works will now expand across the rest of the town centre, as described […]

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