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« on: April 13, 2015, 20:15:46 »
I haven't seen it mentioned yet, but forgive me if I've missed it. Tomorrow 14th April 2015 Chris Loder, head of business projects South West Trains is giving a presentation at the Cheese and Grain, Frome from 5.30 - 6.30 p.m. to discuss the proposed via Frome services and to answer questions.
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« Reply #1 on: April 13, 2015, 20:51:52 »
For anyone who is unable to attend, you can forward any questions or ideas by email to woe@swtrains.co.uk
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« Reply #2 on: April 13, 2015, 20:56:25 »
Is that 'woe' as in 'West of England' or 'woe' as in 'tales of ...'  Tongue Roll Eyes Wink
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« Reply #3 on: April 13, 2015, 21:03:05 »
Tales of west of England 😀, one question I am going to ask is if a new via Salisbury ticket will be introduced from castle Cary and Bruton, one exists from frome and the price difference is quite substantial so potential for a bit of competition as well as service improvements and new direct services/improved connections.... More details here

http://www.southwesttrains.co.uk/South%20West%20Trains%20unveils%20plans%20for%20new%20West%20of%20England%20services.aspx
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« Reply #4 on: April 13, 2015, 21:09:10 »
As a regular user of Freedom of Severn and Solent Rovers, to go to both Axminster and Dorchester (amongst other places) I wonder if the rover ticket will cover Yeovil Pen Mill to Yeovil Junction section, because it's not shown on the current map and it will be a bit of a pain to still have to go via Salisbury to get to Axminster. However, I suppose I could ask tomorrow evening!
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« Reply #5 on: April 13, 2015, 22:55:39 »
Quote from: 6 OF 2 redundant adjunct of unimatrix 01 on April 13, 2015, 21:03:05
Tales of west of England 😀, one question I am going to ask is if a new via Salisbury ticket will be introduced from castle Cary and Bruton, one exists from frome and the price difference is quite substantial so potential for a bit of competition as well as service improvements and new direct services/improved connections.... More details here

http://www.southwesttrains.co.uk/South%20West%20Trains%20unveils%20plans%20for%20new%20West%20of%20England%20services.aspx

The logical thing to do is for SWT▸ (South West Trains) to extend the 'via Warminster/Salisbury' routed fares to include Frome, Bruton,  Castle Cary and Yeovil Pen Mill.
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« Reply #6 on: April 14, 2015, 07:38:49 »
Presumably this is a briefing, rather than a consultation, because the consultation has already closed.

I'm not sure if Alan was referring solely to the presentation not being mentioned yet, but the services were originally discussed in the SWT▸ (South West Trains) sub-forum here:  http://www.firstgreatwestern.info/coffeeshop/index.php?topic=15428.0

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« Reply #7 on: April 14, 2015, 11:23:17 »
Yes Paul, I was only referring to the presentation.
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