Here's a gem from last night's meeting at West Wilts District Council ....

As a new campaigner who's never been involved in a project such as this one (getting an appropriate train service back), I have no measure of how we're doing / what our chances are. So I took the opportunity to ask a couple of gents who are far more experienced, and also far more deeply involved that I am, just how we're doing.    The answers were - just their opions - but enlightening

1. "What else can I / we do?".    Answer: "You're doing virtually everthing you can.   You have the visibility up and it's being seriously looked at. Kepp lobbying".

2. "What are our chances?".   Answer: "I would say around 70% provided that you can persuade the transport authority and other local authorities to come to the table ...."

That last, yes, has its political elements.   It's more encouraging that I've seen or felt before but it's a huge proviso.  And it reminds me to keep telling everyone to write to:
* Your MP
* Your County Councillor
* District and town councillors (many up for election in May!)
* The county portfolio holder for environment and transport