The Bristol Railway Archive

I can't, but I am sure that someone at Taunton Trains will be able to:

http://www.tauntontrains.co.uk/

Stars of Steam - Classic Locomotives and their Engineers, by Geoffrey Williams (hardback)

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Good afternoon,

If anyone can make use of the above book (ex-library copy) please contact me.

Cheers,

Andrew

This weeks Private Eye (1205) has an article in 'Nooks and Corners', on page 14, about the recent developments.

Add me as well Pete.

The 07:15 from BTM to Swansea now stops at Filton.

James,

The following article will interest you:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/main.j ... nel127.xml

Cheers,

Andrew

Online source: Western Morning News , 27 Feb. 2008

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FGW WARNED OVER SERVICE

Furious Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly last night warned beleaguered train operator First Great Western that it has one last chance to improve its services - or it will be booted off the ...

Online source: BBC News , 27 Feb. 08

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Troubled train firm to spend ú29m

First Great Western is to pay for more trains and better passenger compensation after poor service on lines to Wales and the West Country.

The Swindon-based train operator agreed the ú29m ...

On the Settle and Carlisle Route, by T G Flinders - ex-library copy.

If anyone wants this, email me your details and I'll put it in the post.

Cheers,

Andrew

The section on Weston Milton is especially interesting!!

Source: BBC News , 28 January 2008

Fare strikers target rail service

Rail commuters have taken part in a fare strike in protest at overcrowding, high prices and unreliable First Great Western (FGW) trains.
Bristol-based passenger group, More Train Less Strain (MTLS), organised the day of ...

Passenger Focus - details here

Source: BBC News

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Troubled train firm comes in last

FGW is struggling to improve punctuality and cut overcrowding
Troubled train company First Great Western (FGW) has come bottom of a passenger satisfaction league table.

Independent ...

Source: BBC News


Landslip closes part of rail line

A major landslip has disrupted First Great Western services between London Paddington and South Wales.

The slippage, near the Chipping Sodbury tunnel, has closed the line between Swindon and Bristol Parkway stations.

Passengers are being ...

Thought that you had a sale on!!

In that case you'll have to bring a flask of tea - meet at BTM for a pint across the road?

Will call in to the shop next week - 'onest guv!!