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The East Suffolk Lines Community Rail Partnership: Ipswich to Lowestoft and Ipswich to Felixstowe.
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A fantastic journey today on the Santa Express from #Ipswich to #Felixstowe! Santa & elves handed out goody bags on the way to the festivities at Great Eastern Sq. A big thank you to Santa & elves, June & Jane, & new elf Lesley from Essex & South Suffolk Community Rail Partnership. Happy Christmas!
December 23, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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What a great day out for 30 Ukrainian refugees as we hopped on the train at #Ipswich to Visit Felixstowe! Santa & Community Rail Officer Thalia handed out head bobbles and mince pies on board. At #Felixstowe we met the Mayor, enjoyed skating, bouncing wires, bouncy cats, snow disco, dj and more.
December 22, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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Merry Christmas to you, too, @eastsuffolklines.co.uk!
Santa and some carol singers inspect a class 37 loco in BR large logo livery, which has just arrived at Lowestoft station. It was on a railtour in December 2024.
December 22, 2025 at 5:43 AM
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Happy Christmas from the East Suffolk Lines Community Rail Partnership!

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December 21, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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A mild, wet and windy evening at #Lowestoft.

The raindrops have helped to create lens flare producing an almost Christmas-like effect!

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December 18, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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Our FREE XMAS Guided Walk is Saturday 27/12, 10.40: Melton Station - Sutton Hoo Circular via King Charles III EC Path. 5 miles plus 1.5 mile option to Woodbridge. Tidal marshes, oak woodland, sandy heaths. No need to book - Dogs welcome!
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December 16, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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Pictured passing over the bridge at Halesworth Millennium Green is @greateranglia.bsky.social 755417 with the 9.25am @eastsuffolklines.co.uk Woodbridge to Lowestoft ECS service.
A grey train passes over the arches of a bridge, framed by trees and reflected in a pond in the foreground.
December 14, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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Wrap up warm, hop on the train & bus to discover the East Anglia Transport Museum in Carlton Colville. Take a step back in time. Ride the Lights this weekend & next, 3pm to 7pm. Ride the vintage trolleybuses, motorbuses, light railway & trams. Fun for the entire family! eatm.co.uk
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December 12, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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Annual statistics on station usage have been released for the year 2024 - 2025.

Thanks to @suffolksnaps.bsky.social for the brilliant cover photo!

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December 11, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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The Community Rail Partnership has been shortlisted in the #CommunityRailAwards, shining a spotlight on initiatives @ Britain's stations. 'Outstanding Volunteer Contribution' - Westerfield adopter Sandy Burn who completely transformed the station. The Awards will be held 19/3/2026 @ Derby.
December 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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The Community Rail Partnership has been shortlisted in the #CommunityRailAwards, shining a spotlight on initiatives @ Britain's stations. 'Community Creative Projects & Station Arts’ - Saxmundham waiting room. Bare walls were turned into a lovely landscape! The Awards will be held 19/3/2026 @ Derby.
December 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Whether you're starting or ending your journey, warm up with a hot drink or bite to eat. You'll find a café or pub at/next to most East Suffolk Lines stations: Lowestoft, Oulton Broad South, Beccles, Halesworth, Wickham Market, Melton, Woodbridge, Westerfield, Ipswich, Felixstowe. #ScenicRailWinter
December 9, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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It's beginning to look a lot like Xmas at Westerfield station. 20 folks decorated wooden ornaments, tied with string and glazed, ready for.....your home! It's all thanks to Sandy & Yvonne, the volunteer station adopters. This morning they were attached to the platform fence for anyone to take home!
December 8, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Did you have a good weekend? These folks sure did! They took the replacement coach to #Saxmundham station for the Saxmundham Christmas Fayre on Saturday. Thank you to Luke, Sharon, Tony and Lee! It was great to see Marley from last year!
A big big thank you to Roman Cars & Coaches!
December 8, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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"This train terminates at Halesworth." 755402 approaches the temporary end of @eastsuffolklines.co.uk with the 9.05am from Lowestoft. Due to engineering, rail replacement buses are operating from Halesworth to Ipswich.
A grey 755 train approaches a sharp curve round to the right, its headlights shining, with trees either side of the railway line.
December 7, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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Last East Suffolk Lines trains Xmas Eve:
19:17 Ipswich to Lowestoft
21:07 Lowestoft to Ipswich

20:58 Ipswich to Felixstowe
21:28 Felixstowe to Ipswich

No trains Xmas Day/Boxing Day except reduced Stansted Express 26/12. Liverpool St is closed 25/12 - 1/1.
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December 5, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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A sunny winter's day on @eastsuffolklines.co.uk near Halesworth Millennium Green.
Halesworth Millennium Green: 755 332 passes over a bridge and a culvert, under a blue sky, on the 12.06pm Lowestoft to Ipswich. Wenhaston crossing: 755 412 approaches a curved stretch of track, its headlights shining, on the 11.16am Ipswich to Lowestoft.
December 5, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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Tomorrow 5/12 looks like a perfect day to wrap up your Xmas shopping in #Halesworth. It's their Starlight Late Shoppers event. Two-dozen shops will be open late. Get there by train! The Thoroughfare is just a few minutes walk from the rail station. ⬇️
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December 4, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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You're very come, @eastsuffolklines.co.uk - have some more, from 2021...
December 3, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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It may be winter, but the adventure doesn’t stop. Hop on the train to discover new places and rainy day escapesc along the East Suffolk Lines. Follow us for car-free ideas this season.❄️ #ScenicRailWinter.

Thanks to @suffolksnaps.bsky.social for the lovely wintertime photo at #Halesworth!
December 3, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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Additional work at the A1152 level crossing at Melton this weekend. The road will close as originally planned on Friday 5/12 at 20.00 but is now expected to reopen by 08.00 Sunday morning 7/12 instead of by 18.00 Saturday evening 6/12.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Have you ever wondered who takes care of the lovely flower tubs and gardens at your local East Suffolk Lines station? These are some of the folks! Today the East Suffolk Lines Community Rail Partnership held its annual station adopter Xmas lunch to say a big THANK YOU to everyone for their efforts.
December 1, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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A lovely time in #Beccles yesterday evening for the Beccles Christmas Fayre & Lights Switch on. Lots of folks came by train; it was fantastic to meet you at Beccles station & hand out gift bags to the little ones!
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November 29, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Have you seen the photo collage @ Ipswich station? It's the work of Leah Payne, a Creative Arts student @ Suffolk New College. There are images of the port/River Orwell made available by Ipswich Maritime Trust. The project was funded by East Suffolk Lines Community Rail Partnership & Greater Anglia.
November 27, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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Halfway to the weekend! Hope the rest of your day is a good one.

A foggy morning across East Suffolk with a few scenes from Saxmundham, Melton and looking towards Woodbridge.

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November 26, 2025 at 11:31 AM