Sussex SLC’s Eastbourne ‘Coffee and Chat’ event with Govia Thameslink Railway
Friday 16 May 11:00am - 12:30pm
Eastbourne Railway Station
This spring, Sussex Sight Loss Councils (SLCs) invite blind and partially sighted people to the second of our ‘Coffee and Chat’ events with Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR). We are holding events in Eastbourne and Brighton.
Join us to learn about accessible rail travel and discover information on available support. This includes the launch of our new, free resources designed to help you navigate your train journeys more easily.
Sussex SLC member Linn guided to a ticket machine using the AIRA app.
We are hosting two identical ‘Coffee and Chat’ events that include:
- a taster of our new audio map which gives you an overview of the station and its layout
- an excerpt of our new onboard descriptions which explain the layout of various train models
- tips from blind and partially sighted people on how to make the most of these free guides
- a chance to feedback and tell us what you think about our resources
- the opportunity to feedback other ways your journeys could be improved
- the chance to ask questions and get advice from frequent travellers.
Sussex SLC volunteer, Iris Keppler, shared her thoughts on the previous ‘Coffee and Chat’ events by saying:
“It was great to hear directly from GTR about the different support options available for blind and partially sighted people to travel independently by train. Asking questions to a person was easier and more engaging than reading a webpage. I enjoyed hearing so many other passengers share their experience using these services and how much they appreciate them.”
Book your place onto our ‘Coffee and Chat’ events:
Eastbourne train station
- Friday, 16 May 2025, 11am – 12.30pm
- Venue: Passenger Lounge, Eastbourne Station, Terminus Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3QJ
- Book morning session starting at 11am at Eastbourne station by 5pm, Wednesday, 14 May 2025
Sussex SLC is also holding a coffee and chat event in Brighton. For any queries, please call SLC Coordinator Lauren Eade on 07964193980. Please add an additional place for any guide or companion you bring with you when you book.
Sight Loss Councils and GTR look forward to continuing our work on the ‘Your Station, Your Community’ project. We are excited to repeat these events this spring, with even more opportunities and improvements in store.