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Graham Ellis
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Today is the formal launch of our "pledge page" - we have been challenged to show support for the return of a more appropriate TransWilts train service, and to keep the topic in the public eye and in the eyes of the train operator, the local transport authority, and the central government department who decide on these things. Can you put YOUR name to the following? I support the return of a more appropriate train service linking the five largest population centres in Wiltshire, as shown in (or similar to) draft timetables from December 2008 ? If so, please sign up here: http://www.savethetrain.org.uk/pledge.htmlIf you want to know more, please visit the same page which has extra information and links. Current service - 2 poorly timed trains a day. The prize - six a day with decent timing too! Is this important? Yes - I'll quote from my inbox this morning: "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." |
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Nick Field
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There has been a big publicity drive on BBC Radio Wilts today, it has been mentioned very half an hour in the news bullitins
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Graham Ellis
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We're getting some excellent early support - only launched yesterday, and already over 70 names including some quite notable ones, and some links starting to appear: http://www.bettertransport.org.uk/save_the_trainMind you - with a name like "better transport" ... that's pretty much what we're about too! |
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Sion Bretton
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Links are now on the following sites:
WWW.MRDG.ORG.UK MELKSHAM RAILWAY DEVELOPMENT GROUP
WWW.WWRDG.ORG.UK WEST WILTSHIRE RAIL USERS GROUP
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Graham Ellis
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Thanks ... looks like we're getting widespread support. And indeed we've had over 100 people sign up already - that's quite impressive in just three days, considering links are just going up and we're just starting to tell people about the page! |
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WyvusArconius
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Is it worth seeing if we can get a poster up in the WWRUG sign board at trowbridge? Might catch the eyes of those who havent before. Also, is it worth trying to get posters up in the noticeboards of the towns concerned? Might draw more people in...
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Sion Bretton
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As for WWRUG noticed board at Trowbridge I check with chairman if it is ok
Graham I let you know.
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Nick
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I want to help- :)I think if I posted some campaign notices through peoples letterboxes then we could get more signatures. What info should they have....(the new proposal, the website address, what else?)
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Nick
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I used your words mostly....it's only a draft, but would that have all the info needed?
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Nick
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How has the campaign come along? Have the authorities been presented the petition yet?
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Campaign for better rail services in Melksham.doc