Ninety passengers on the first train justified the capacity boost on the Sunday Okehampton train as services started this weekend for the summer. A second carriage has been added to
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Rebrand as Okehampton Sunday service launches
The rail service that operates between Okehampton and Exeter has been rebranded ahead of its annual summer service starting tomorrow tomorrow. Local stakeholders are working to introduce a full service
Continue readingOkehampton commuter service trial announced
Chris Grayling has announced that work is being undertaken to operate a trial commuter service between Okehampton and Exeter. It is proposed that the trains will terminate at a Parkway
Continue readingLocal MP pushes Okehampton case
The local MP has met the secretary of state for transport to ask for government funding for a regular rail service on the Exeter – Okehampton railway line. Click here
Continue readingNetwork Rail investigates causeway route
Network Rail is investigating the creation of a new route that would divert the coastal railway line through Dawlish on to a causeway built 30 yards out to sea. Click
Continue readingMP and council leader discuss Okehampton service
THE leader of Mid Devon District Council, Cllr Clive Eginton, met with Central Devon MP Mel Stride at Crediton Station to discuss the potential new passenger rail service from Exeter
Continue readingPassenger demand strengthens Okehampton case
Passenger demand on Sunday services running between Okehampton and Exeter has run to more than 7,500 journeys following surveys taken by OkeRail during the operation of the summer services. Click
Continue readingOkehampton Sunday service proves popular
The Sunday service connecting Okehampton with Exeter has proven successful with an additional rail carriage and creation of a bus link from Hatherleigh. The council meeting also noted the potential
Continue readingResidents urged to use Okehampton Sunday service
Residents have been urged to make use of the summer Sunday rail service that will be operating between Exeter and Okehampton to show demand. This follows a difficult start for
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