Person Dies on Train Tracks Near Bath, Causing Major Service Disruption Tuesday, August 12, 2025 train death bath freshford emergency railway disruption ambulance coroner incident A person tragically lost their life on the train tracks near Bath, resulting in widespread disruption to train services over the weekend. The incident occurred early on the morning of Saturday, August 9, at approximately 6:15 … Read More
Government Remains Silent on Potential New Homes Near Somerset Railway Lines Wednesday, August 6, 2025 housing railway somerset platform4 brownfield development government infrastructure regeneration transport The government has announced plans to build up to 40,000 new homes over the next decade on surplus brownfield sites close to railway stations, depots, and other rail infrastructure. This initiative, led by a new development … Read More
Train Services Reduced Between London and West Country Due to Dry Soil Conditions Monday, August 4, 2025 railway southwesternrailway track safety embankment delays drought england networkrail speedrestriction Train services between London Waterloo and the West Country have been reduced due to unusually dry soil conditions impacting track safety. South Western Railway (SWR) announced that they have “no alternative” but to run a … Read More
Somerset MP Advocates for New Railway Station Amid Housing Development Plans Wednesday, July 30, 2025 somerset railway housing transport publictransport somerton langport development infrastructure mp sport Sarah Dyke, the Liberal Democrat MP for Glastonbury and Somerton, remains determined to secure a new railway station in her constituency following the announcement of new housing developments near a potential station site. … Read More
Plans Proposed for 60 New Homes Near Somerset Railway Station Tuesday, July 29, 2025 castlecary housing development somerset backhouse planning affordablehomes railway infrastructure biodiversity A proposal for an additional 60 homes near Castle Cary’s railway station could soon become a reality, subject to planning approval. Over the past decade, Castle Cary has experienced substantial housing growth, with multiple … Read More
No trains stopping at Crewkerne station until further notice due to dry weather damage Monday, July 28, 2025 crewkerne railway networkrail southwesternrailway embankment weather disruption speedrestriction westofenglandline transport Starting today, no trains will stop at Crewkerne railway station in Somerset until further notice, Network Rail has announced. This disruption affects the London Waterloo to Exeter St. David’s line operated by South … Read More