Live: Emergency Incident Forces Closure of Railway Lines in Somerset Thursday, September 4, 2025 somerset railway emergency incident closure delays transportation commuters disruption travel sport An emergency incident has led to the closure of several railway lines in Somerset, causing significant disruptions to train services. Passengers traveling in and out of the area should anticipate delays and possible …
Historic Shillingstone Station Set for Revival as Operational Railway and Museum Thursday, September 4, 2025 heritage railway restoration shillingstone steam diesel dorset museum community transport Dorset Council has approved the final stage in transforming the historic Shillingstone station into a fully operational railway and museum, marking a major milestone in a 20-year restoration project. The North Dorset Railway … Read More
Lidl Responds to Claims Over Delays at Somerset Railway Station Construction Wednesday, September 3, 2025 lidl somerset wellington railway infrastructure roads development remediation planning council Lidl has responded to accusations that mistakes during the construction of its Wellington store are causing delays to the new railway station project in Somerset. At a Somerset Council planning committee meeting on August 26 … Read More
Lidl Construction Errors Delay Access Road to Wellington Railway Station Tuesday, September 2, 2025 lidl wellington somerset railway construction roadworks planning development infrastructure safety The construction of the access road to Wellington’s new railway station has been significantly delayed due to errors made by Lidl during the build of its adjacent supermarket. West of England Developments (Taunton) Ltd. … Read More
Scenic 87-Mile Journey on the Heart of Wessex Line Showcases the Best of the South West Sunday, August 31, 2025 wessex train southwest travel scenic bath weymouth dorchester britain railway Experience one of the UK’s most scenic rail routes with an 87-mile journey along the Heart of Wessex Line, which offers travelers a charming glimpse of the South West’s top attractions. For as little as £20.90, you can … Read More
Dozens Treated as Massive Fire Ravages 18 Gardens Near Heritage Railway Wednesday, August 27, 2025 fire washford westsomersetrailway heritagerailway steamtrains emergency devonsomersetfire railway firefighters evacuation A significant fire broke out on Monday, August 25, sweeping through 18 gardens in Washford, causing extensive damage and prompting the suspension of steam train services by the local heritage railway company. The affected … Read More