Contact Susan van de Ven (Chair) [email protected] http://meldrethsheprethfoxtonrail.org.uk MELDRETH, SHEPRETH AND FOXTON RAIL USER GROUP

Launched in February 2010, this group is comprised of rail users dedicated to improving access to rail service  Foxton Level Crossing: upgrade to pedestrian at these small but essential stations. Our Train gates locking system, CCTV cameras and Operating Company is Great Northern and our service lighting for the two pedestrian crossings. links the villages to Cambridge, Royston and London King’s Cross.  Network Rail feasibility study to explore options for Foxton Level Crossing permanent closure. We are pleased to have the active support of Railfuture East Anglia, Great Northern, the Association of  Half-hourly off-peak service to commence Community Rail Partnerships, Network Rail, 2018. Cambridgeshire County Council, South Cambridgeshire District Council and Transport Focus. Local Continuing campaign businesses support the campaign through the Meldreth, Shepreth and Foxton Community Rail  Full disabled access at Meldreth Station. Partnership.  Maintaining the 50% 16-18 year-old student Campaign successes so far season pass discount.

 The Train Operating Company has improved  Keeping Meldreth’s staffed booking office. the 16-18 year-old student discount from 30% to 50% off the adult fare. This translates into a  Maintaining current parking arrangements, substantial saving for young people. Meldreth and Shepreth Stations.

 Cycle racks at Foxton Station have been  Better provision for cycles on trains, particularly provided and installed by Cambridgeshire in view of overcrowding. County Council on council-owned land.  More cycle parking at all three stations.  Additional temporary cycle parking has been at provided at Shepreth by Cambridgeshire  Implementation of Network Rail feasibility study County Council. for closure of Foxton Level Crossing, with new parking and transport interchange facilities.  Following customer feedback, new ticket machine screens have been installed at Upcoming public meetings 2016-17 Meldreth, Shepreth and Foxton Stations. 20 Sept, 14 Dec, 14 March (AGM). Details:  British Transport Police data on criminal and http://meldrethsheprethfoxtonrail.org.uk anti-social behaviour at rail stations is now incorporated in police reports to the Rail Station Gardens Neighbourhood Panel meetings. In 2011, Meldreth and Shepreth Stations turned 160  Parking charges at Meldreth Station have been years old, while Foxton Station turned 163 years old. reduced from £3 per day to £1.50 per day, and In honour, we have initiated railway station gardens at charges at Shepreth Station abolished all three stations. The idea is to give our stations a (previously £3 per day) – effective 1/1/2012. village identity, and to encourage the use of the sustainable transport network on our doorstep. The  Foxton Level Crossing: improved flashing light gardens are supported by local residents, schools and system on the vehicle barriers. businesses and depend on continuing commitment.