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April 03, 2008
Loss of train - loss of job
"Hi Graham
I used to use this service. Then it was cut so I had to leave my job in Swindon as I couldn't get there by train. I am certainly willing to help on that one it used to be a really busy service - sadly they got basically rid of it."
Launching the pledge page on the "Save the Train" Campaign, I posted a message on the Westbury Town forum. It was late at night ... but within half an hour I had received the message above. "Why are you campaigning for this service" I have been asked. Because we know it has popular support. Because we know it should never have been withdrawn in December 2006. And because it's needed.
Current service leave Swindon at 06:18 and 18:45. Only.
Alternative validated service - 06:18, 09:02, 12:02, 15:02, 17:55 and 18:55
If you support the return of a more appropriate train service on the "TransWilts" line - Swindon to Salisbury via Chippenham, Melksham, Trowbridge, Westbury, Dilton Marsh and Warminster - please visit our page at http://www.savethetrain.org.uk/pledge.html
Thank you.
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Westbury to Swindon by direct train - 45 minutes
Westbury to Swindon by train (change at Bath) - circa 70 minutes
Westbury to Swindon by bus (change at Trowbridge) - circa 110 minutes
Posted by gje at April 3, 2008 06:46 AM