There is so much going on this weekend ... From
the Melksham Rail User Group page on Facebook:
This Weekend at Melksham Station ... no local engineering worksSaturday 27th March 2021 - trains run to the public timetable; last train from Swindon at 19:34 at present.
Sunday 28th March - the first "train" to Swindon is a bus for the last time; back to a train with much faster journey time from the following Sunday.
On Saturday and Sunday, trains are restricted to essential travel only.
From Monday 29th March, that restriction is lifted in England. the requirements to wear masks unless exempt and to socially distance remain. As do the suggestions to travel at quieter times (but there is no peak at the moment!) and not to travel too far. You will still be limited as to what you can do at your destination, so please think though initial leisure journeys and be modest in where you travel.
Monday 29th March 2021 - from the 05:33 train - yes, you may travel!
Monday 29th March - the Melksham Hub Cafe opens at 07:00 - their menu is online at
http://melksh.am/hubmenu . Looks good - fair pricing and I love black pudding! Also noting they'll bring a public loo to the station for the first time since 1966.
Tuesday 30th March - Cycle hire on offer at Melksham Station Hub -
http://melksh.am/hubcycleTrains - current running at
http://melksh.am/trains and taxis at
http://melksh.am/taxis . All quoted URLs are shortened web addresses that will divert you to TransWilts,
MRUG» or other sites.
Good luck to these new ventures (both cafe and cycles are run by TransWilts to whom all enquiries should be addressed, as should car parking and electric charging enquiries) - we're looking forward as the User Group to making use of the facilities.