A new business case to reconnect the West Somerset Railway line with Taunton's Great Western Railway has been finalised.
The heritage railway line between Bishops Lydeard and Minehead could soon be connected to mainline rail services in Taunton.
Currently, the line goes between Bishops Lydeard and Minehead via coastal towns and villages Watchet, Blue Anchor, Dunster and Williton. “This has been endorsed by Peninsula Transport. There are currently no proposals for a link beyond this, as the line is managed and operated by the West Somerset Railway.”
Retired Network Rail planner David Northey said: "Any connecting service between the two stations could end up calling at Norton Fitzwarren in the future, providing additional transport options for the new residents and additional custom for the heritage service."Mr Northey said: "The main obstacle to returning mainline services beyond Bishop’s Lydeard was the light railway order which was currently in place on the line.
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