Would you like 6 trains a day each way, or just 2, next year? Draft timetables
which will be implemented with sufficient public and political support
have been prepared bt First Great Western, validated by Network Rail, and run
through the County Council for whom this is a strategic route in their current
local transport plan - see box above.
See here for
discussion forum on all of FGW area.
See also Blog and Forum for latest details ... of service development for the whole "TransWilts" and for improvements at Melksham. Also
Forum archive ...
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Tell people how important the Melksham Train is!
I appeal to the DfT (successor to the SRA) to rethink its decision to ask for a reduced service to Melksham.
I appeal to the bidders for the franchise from 2006 to include a good service to
the town in their offers. They can be assured of my support in their bids (and beyond) if
they continue to offer the 5 trains each way daily (4 on Saturday, 3 on Sunday) or better, and
I'm sure I talk for other businesses here too. I will lobby against bids that do not provide a
reasonable service for the town, or will detrimentally affect us.
I appeal to other local businesses to write to the Dft, local representitives, and the bidders
for the franchises to ensure that they are fully aware of the views of the people of the area
and visitors too.
I appeal to local representatives and media to publicise the decision by the SRA to ask for a
reduced service, which I consider to be incorrect. The SRA had to cover the whole of the
UK and may not be aware of the specific local issues described above. Let's help
their successors (and the bidders) learn so that a more appropriate bid may be requested,
leading to a more suitable train service in 2007 and on.
-- Graham Ellis
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Link to petition.
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to Melksham, or you have any other interest in being kept informed of
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links, perhaps a petition, or other activities. If you've any concerns
over this, you're welcome to email (
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708225), or write to me at 404, The Spa, Melksham, SN12 6QL
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If you wish to write to the SRA, the bidders for the new franchise, or
your MP, there are details and links on the bidders
page. THANK YOU.
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