Comment

Representation ID: 19969

Received: 26/01/2009

Respondent: Rother Valley Railway Heritage Trust

RVR comments on paragraph 9.39:
The Kent & East Sussex Railway is a significant tourist attraction operating on 181 days with around 90,000 passenger journeys. The National Trust at Bodiam has expressed its support for completion of link between Robertsbridge and Bodiam to provide public transport to the major attraction of Bodiam Castle via the mainline.
Paragraph 9.64: It is also a significant contributor to the local economy around Tenterden. Not only is there an economic impact from salaries paid to staff but tourists visiting the railway also visit the local shops and other attractions spending more money while in the area. It is anticipated that there will be a similar impact on Robertsbridge when it becomes part of that tourism corridor.