A businessman has launched a petition to restore the railway line serving Sidmouth. Nearly 500 people have signed the petition so far. Click here for the article Click here for
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Light rail proposal for Portishead
The West of England mayor has discussed plans to develop the rail network in the region with the Transport Secretary. The plans include reopening the railway station serving Henbury and
Continue readingPublic meeting for Cranleigh railway line
A public meeting is to be held today to discuss proposals to restore the railway line between Guildford and Horsham via Cranleigh. The English Rail Transport Association is seeking feedback
Continue readingPortishead is a priority
The leader of North Somerset Council has stated that restoring passenger services to Portishead is a priority. Click here for the article
Continue readingDiscussions move Taunton-Minehead service proposal forward
There have been discussions with regards to the operation of regular passenger services from Taunton on to the West Somerset Railway. Recent services on to the Swanage Railway have inspired
Continue readingRubber wheeled underground system proposed for Bristol
A three line underground system has been proposed in a draft transport strategy for Bristol. The system would feature rubber wheels to enable it to navigate tighter corners and steeper
Continue readingNo update for Marsh Barton
There has been no update with regards to the proposed railway station at Marsh Barton. In March, the local authorities were planning to close the funding gap in the six
Continue readingCouncil set to apply for Portishead DCO
North Somerset Council are set to apply for a Development Consent Order to deliver the reopening of the Portishead line. It follows the publication of the responses to the most
Continue readingDoubts on Grove progress
Progress on a railway station at Grove appears to have stalled with a local landowner opposed to the site currently proposed and Network Rail advising that they are not planning
Continue readingCouncil launches Transforming Cities Fund bid for Portishead
A fresh bid has been made to government to find £47m to cover a shortfall in the project that will deliver a railway service to Portishead. North Somerset Council has
Continue readingPortishead residents losing hope with rail link
At a meeting of the local transport board, a Councillor advised that residents felt that they would not see a rail link opened because of the number of setbacks in
Continue readingPortishead residents losing hope with rail link
At a meeting of the local transport board, a Councillor advised that residents felt that they would not see a rail link opened because of the number of setbacks in
Continue readingSWR and Swanage Railway partnership deliver summer Saturday services
South Western Railway and the Swanage Railway have launched a partnership that will see summer Saturday services run by South Western Railway to Corfe Castle railway station. A return service
Continue readingPetition launched to move Portishead forward
Following the recent confirmation that a bid for funding had been unsuccessful, a petition has been launched stating how important the reopening of the railway line is for the local
Continue readingTalks on link between Bristol Airport and Taunton
Bristol Airport and Somerset County Council have held discussions with regards to creating a rail link between Taunton and Bristol Airport. Click here for the article
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