New A38 ‘Park and Bus’ Facility Set to Open Before Christmas Friday, November 28, 2025 taunton orchardgrove parkandbus somersetcouncil a38 publictransport housingdevelopment transportation community infrastructure sport Taunton’s highly anticipated ‘park and bus’ facility along the A38 is slated to open by Christmas, according to a key local councillor. This new transport hub forms a crucial part of the Orchard Grove development—a major … Read More
'Lifeline' Buses at Risk as Funding Deadline Looms in Bath and North East Somerset Friday, November 28, 2025 buses transport chewvalley weca bath northeastsomerset community publictransport funding rural sport A significant portion of Bath and North East Somerset faces the prospect of losing all bus services as funding for the two essential routes, X91 and 99, is set to expire in March. These buses were introduced to serve the Chew … Read More
New Somerset Railway Station Remains a Future Goal Despite Funding Cuts Thursday, November 27, 2025 somerset railway transport somerton langport railinfrastructure networkrail publictransport council planning sport Somerset Council has confirmed that the vision to establish a new railway station serving the towns of Somerton and Langport remains “on the horizon” despite recent government funding setbacks. The initiative … Read More
Delivering New Somerset Railway Station ‘On the Horizon’ Despite Government Cuts Thursday, November 27, 2025 somerset railway transport infrastructure langport somerton networkrail council railstation publictransport sport The prospect of a new railway station in rural Somerset remains alive, despite recent government funding cuts, Somerset Council has confirmed. Plans to establish a station serving the rapidly growing towns of Somerton and … Read More
Major A38 Junction Undergoes Six-Month Lane Closures for Key Upgrades Wednesday, November 12, 2025 a38 limekilnroundabout northsomerset busservice trafficmanagement infrastructure publictransport transportupgrade roadworks buses sport Significant upgrade work will bring lane closures to the Lime Kiln Roundabout on the A38 between North Somerset and Bristol over the next six months. Scheduled to start on Monday, November 17, the improvement project is set … Read More
Rail Revival Plans Gain Momentum as MP Engages with Minister on Somerset Line Reconnection Tuesday, November 4, 2025 somerset railway westsomersetrailway transportation infrastructure bishopslydeard taunton heritagerail publictransport railrevival sport Efforts to revive Somerset’s historic rail connections took an important step forward this week as Rachel Gilmour, MP for Tiverton and Minehead, met with Rail Minister Lord Hendy to discuss plans to reconnect the West … Read More