Following on the successes of other TOC podcasts, the owning group of Great Northern, Gatwick Express, Southern and Thameslink have given their support towards a new podcast covering destinations across one of its operating counties, which can be reached by train on the Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) network.

First aired on March 20, the ‘The Arun Valley Line: Beyond the Rails’ series comprises seven podcasts hosted by Annalees Lim and Luna Russell, each one covering a scenic destination within the county of Sussex.

At the launch of the first podcast, guests were treated to a 45-minute screening at the Capitol Horsham.

The short film created by Whistlestop Arts, comprised a series of interviews with GTR staff who play key roles in keeping the rail GTR system running on a day-to-day basis.

The aim of the podcast series and the film is to highlight the varying destinations that Sussex has to offer while inspiring more people to explore the countryside of Southern England by train.

Further details on the podcast can be found here

“We’re delighted to have taken part in this project, which showcases some of the fantastic destinations across our network. Travelling by train is the most sustainable form of public transport and with the start of spring, now is the perfect time to get out there and discover lesser-known gems on the rail network.”

The project was commissioned by Southeast Communities Rail Partnership (SCRP), funded by Horsham District Council and the UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund.

Tracy Jarvis, Corporate Social Responsibility Manager at Govia Thameslink Railway