Ontrack Activities
Our key activities are listed here. Ontrack:
- is an active member of the Essex Rail Users' Federation (ERUF)
- lobbies appropriate bodies for enhancements to rail and other forms of public transport
- promotes the use of rail services
Train Service Alterations for Clacton Airshow
THURSDAY 26 AND FRIDAY 27 AUGUST 2010
A modified local train service will operate between Colchester, Clacton-on-Sea and Walton-on-the-Naze to assist passengers travelling to and from the airshow. Some Colchester to Walton-on-the-Naze services will be diverted to Clacton-on-Sea, providing:
- Direct services between Colchester Town and all intermediate stations to/from Clacton-on-Sea.
- services between Walton-on-Naze, Frinton-on-Sea and Kirby Cross to/from Clacton-on-Sea, reversing at Thorpe-le-Soken.
There will also be additional local services between Colchester and Clacton-on-Sea.
For full details click here. (external link to National Express East Anglia website)
Introduction to Ontrack
Ontrack Rail Users' Association, together with its associated Alresford Rail User Group, is a non-political organisation that represents the interests of passengers using the lines between Colchester, Clacton-on-Sea and Walton-on-the-Naze - the "Sunshine Coast Line".
To further these interests, Ontrack meets regularly with:
- the local train operating company management
- Network Rail
- local authority public transport officials, and
- Passenger Focus
In addition, Ontrack is a stakeholder in the Essex and South Suffolk Community Rail Partnership and a corporate member of Railfuture.
Enhancements Ontrack is keen to see
Ontrack is keen to see the following service enhancements:
- Sunday services between Walton-on-the-Naze and Colchester Town (with connections at Thorpe-le-Soken to/from Clacton-on-Sea)
- improved late evening services, particularly to/from Walton-on-the-Naze
- increased train service frequency, ideally half-hourly at all stations
- a general reduction in journey times
- re-instatement of regular fast train services to/from London through to both Walton and Clacton, and
- enhanced facilities on train and on station in respect of toilets, catering and disabled access
Latest News
For the latest Ontrack news and local rail information, check out our news section on the information page.