Revitalizing Somerset's Historic West Somerset Railway Friday, May 2, 2025 somerset railway heritage mainline transportation tourism funding connection reconnection revitalization Conservative and Liberal Democrat officials have urged the government to fund a plan to reconnect the West Somerset Railway (WSR) to the mainline rail services, aiming to enhance the region’s transportation and tourism … Read More
140 Years: Victorian Horn to Resound as South West Town Celebrates Historic Train Departure Tuesday, April 22, 2025 swanage railway victorian horn anniversary celebration history train commemoration event A brass horn that once signaled the departure of the first passenger train from Swanage in May 1885 is set to echo through time once more. The historic instrument will take center stage as part of the 140th-anniversary … Read More
Progress Update: Tarka Line Reopening for Historic Railway Sunday, April 20, 2025 railway reopening tarka line passenger services bideford north devon modernization infrastructure transport stakeholders The North Devon Railway Development Alliance (NDRDA) convened for its second annual meeting in Barnstaple, providing a comprehensive update on the ongoing endeavor to modernize the Tarka Line and reinstate passenger services … Read More
Reviving Hopes: The Abandoned Railway of Radstock Sunday, April 20, 2025 radstock railway revival heritage charity community tourism nostalgia hope town Jo Milling can vividly recall the day Radstock’s railway line shut down. Despite the somber occasion, the memory is contrasted by a humorous incident involving a visit from glamorous film actress Diana Dors, at which … Read More
Reviving Hope: The Abandoned Railway of Radstock Sunday, April 20, 2025 radstock railway hope community heritage tourism revival memories infrastructure nostalgia The closure of the Radstock’s railway line holds a special place in the memories of its residents. Reminiscing about the day Diana Dors graced the station, Jo Milling recalls the unexpected joy amidst the somber … Read More
Exploring Freshford: A Closer Look at the Highly Prized Village Sunday, April 20, 2025 freshford village somerset property charm community countryside historic railway connectivity Nestled within the picturesque village of Freshford in Somerset, the allure of this highly sought-after location is hard to ignore. With its historic charm, abundance of greenery, and convenient proximity to nearby cities, … Read More