No Start Date Set for Bus Access Improvements at Bridgwater Railway Station Tuesday, March 17, 2026 bridgwater busaccess somerset transport railwaystation gwr integration publictransport accessibility infrastructure sport There is still no confirmed start date for the planned “small fix” that would enable buses to access Bridgwater railway station. In 2020, Great Western Railway (GWR) invested £1.2 million upgrading the station. … Read More
Significant Rail Disruptions Expected in Somerset Over Weekend Due to Strikes and Engineering Work Thursday, October 16, 2025 somerset rail disruption networkrail crosscountry gwr strike engineering bristol transport Passengers travelling by rail in Somerset face major disruptions this weekend as essential engineering works coincide with staff strike action, resulting in drastically reduced services. Between Bristol Temple Meads and … Read More
Full Steam Ahead for Historic Locomotive Overhaul on West Somerset Line Sunday, October 5, 2025 locomotive restoration westsomerset railway heritage preservation steam gwr railwaycarriages overhaul Restoration work is steaming ahead on the West Somerset Railway as preparations ramp up ahead of a landmark anniversary. The West Somerset Railway Association (WSRA) is making significant progress on the overhaul of a … Read More
GWR Fined £1 Million After Preventable Death of Passenger on Train Saturday, October 4, 2025 gwr railsafety trainaccident bethanroper droplightwindows orr railregulation preventabledeath railindustry safetycompliance Great Western Railway (GWR) has been fined £1 million following the tragic death of Bethan Roper, who was fatally injured after leaning out of an open window on a train traveling between Bath and Bristol. This heartbreaking … Read More
Visually Impaired Woman Calls for Better Staffing at Yeovil Pen Mill Train Station Thursday, September 25, 2025 yeovil disability trainstation accessibility gwr staffing publictransport petition independence assistance sport Kath Vickery, a visually impaired resident of Yeovil, has been forced to halt her beloved train journeys due to insufficient staff support at Yeovil Pen Mill station. Once looking forward to trips to the beach in Weymouth or … Read More
60 Years of Express Steam Locomotives Celebrated at West Somerset Gala Sunday, September 21, 2025 steam railway locomotive preservation heritage express lswr gwr somnerset gala The West Somerset Railway’s Autumn Steam Gala will honor six decades of express steam locomotive history, featuring two distinguished guest engines: the T3 Class No. 563 and the iconic No. 5029 “Nunney Castle.” As … Read More