Historic UK Railway Revival Realizes Brunel’s Vision After 161 Years Sunday, May 18, 2025 railway brunel heritage somerset yeovil gwr restoration history steam railroad A long-abandoned railway stretch in Somerset is finally coming to life, 161 years after its initial design by Isambard Kingdom Brunel as part of the Great Western Railway (GWR). Originally, economic challenges prevented the … Read More
Emergency Incident at Bath Halts Train Services Wednesday, May 14, 2025 emergency bath trains transport incident suspension safety disruption commuters railway An emergency incident in Bath has forced the suspension of all train services in the area. Authorities responded quickly to the situation, prioritizing passenger safety. Commuters are advised to seek alternative routes and …
Brand New Somerset Railway Station Plan ‘Still on Track’ Wednesday, May 14, 2025 somerset railway wellington cullompton transport infrastructure economicgrowth publictransport government sustainability sport Plans to reopen railway stations in Wellington and Cullompton have received a significant boost after Transport Minister Simon Lightwood reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the proposals. During a recent debate in … Read More
Iconic 70ft Tall Chelfham Viaduct to Open for Second Time in 200 Years Sunday, May 11, 2025 chelfham viaduct railway heritage devon lynton barnstaple restoration history architecture Devon’s historic Chelfham Viaduct is set to open to pedestrians for only the second time since its construction in 1896, offering rail enthusiasts and locals a unique opportunity to traverse this engineering marvel and … Read More
New 'Parisian' City Quarter in Bath to Bring 454 Homes to Vacant Site Friday, May 9, 2025 bath housing development urban planning coliving affordable heritage architecture railway The large vacant site left by the closure of the Homebase store in Bath is set to be transformed into a dynamic new city quarter featuring over 450 homes. Bath and North East Somerset Council’s planning committee unanimously … Read More
MPs Call for Government Backing on New South West Railway Stations Thursday, May 8, 2025 railway transport devon somerset cullompton wellington infrastructure development economy publictransport sport MPs representing Devon and Somerset have intensified their campaign for new railway stations in Wellington and Cullompton, ahead of a crucial government announcement expected after June 11. Both stations, paused for review … Read More