It seems that the service specified of 2 trains per day cannot be changed by the First group unilaterally (that's what they tell me ..) but they are presently approaching the county councils in their area seeking for them to "buy back" services.

Wiltshire County Council already worked with Wales and West trains on a deal that brought us the current five trains per day, and their local transport plan 2006 to 2012 states "The service between Westbury and Swindon ...  could be realistically improved to provide a realistic transport opportunity. Discussions with train operators are underway and an hourly service would be feasible without major alterations to track and signalling. ..." and also that the parallel A350 is "totally unsuited to  the volume and weight of traffic carried" and " continues to  cause considerable environmental problems as it passes  through Westbury, Semington & Melksham."

I've written to George Batten who's in charge of transport matters at County Hall, encouraging him to work with First to ensure a continuiuty of service as proposed in his departments's plans, and also to my local councillor.  Can I suggest that you write to your councillor too - there's a list at http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/councillors-general-information/councillor-by-division.htm

Graham

As mentioned in the other thread I have written to Lesley Coleman and Peter West.  I have also written to G Batten at Wilts County Council and My county councillor as well.  I wrote to my MP (North Wilts in my case) before Christmas.

Nick.