Local support is being enlisted to help lobby the train franchisee for Eastbourne to provide the town with fast train services to and from London. A fast train service would help improve links for commuters and tourists who want to visit Eastbourne or London.
Leader of Eastbourne Borough Council, Councillor Ian Lucas says, “The train journey to London takes as long now as it did 100 years ago! It’s time we said enough. We deserve a faster service which will benefit business, tourism and residents alike. If the whole town gets behind this we can send a very strong message to the train company that it’s about time we got a better service.”
It is hoped that local businesses and business groups along with the town’s MP will get behind the plans to urge Southern, the rail franchisee, to introduce a faster train service between Eastbourne and London to support the local economy.
