Somerset MPs Call for Increased Rail Investment Amid Railways Bill Progression Monday, December 15, 2025 somerset railways investment publictransport rural connectivity accessibility greatbritishrailways transport infrastructure sport As the Railways Bill advances through the House of Commons, several Somerset MPs are pressing the government to boost rail investment in the South West. This Bill, which aims to bring Britain’s railways back into public … Read More
Somerset’s ‘Tremendous’ Slinky Service Expands with Six New Minibuses Friday, December 12, 2025 somerset transport minibuses digitalslinky accessibility demandresponsive rural publictransport governmentgrants busservice sport Somerset Council is set to enhance its innovative Slinky demand-responsive transport service by adding seven new minibuses—a move fueled by the “tremendous success” of the service since its relaunch 18 months ago. The Digital … Read More
Somerset’s ‘Tremendous’ Slinky Service Boosted by Six New Minibuses Friday, December 12, 2025 somerset transport minibuses digitalslinky accessibility busservice rural publictransport departmentfortransport community sport Somerset Council is expanding its highly successful Slinky service by acquiring seven new minibuses, following 18 months of impressive performance. The Slinky service offers digital demand-responsive transport, allowing … Read More
Somerset to Expand ‘Digital Slinky’ Minibus Service with Six New Vehicles Friday, December 12, 2025 somerset digitalslinky minibuses transport accessibility publictransport wheelchair busservice somerton departmentfortransport sport Somerset Council is set to enhance the popular Digital Slinky transport service by acquiring seven new minibuses, reflecting the service’s outstanding success over the past 18 months. The Digital Slinky offers a … Read More
Somerset’s X10 Bus Route Free Until Christmas Eve Wednesday, December 10, 2025 somerset bus transport freetravel christmas northsomerset x10 bsp publictransport infrastructure sport Starting now, the X10 bus route across North Somerset is free for all riders until Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24. This festive offer covers the entire route that travels through key stops including Yatton Station, … Read More
Work on £3.7m Transport Hub in Taunton to Begin After Christmas Monday, December 8, 2025 taunton transport hub somerset bus construction infrastructure publictransport community development sport Somerset Council has announced that construction on Taunton’s new £3.7 million transport hub will commence shortly after Christmas. Funded primarily by the Department for Transport (DfT), this project aims to replace the … Read More