Appeal after train guard abused on Newport to Bristol train
BRITISH Transport Police have released CCTV images of a group of young men they would like to speak to after a female train guard was abused.
A fire extinguisher was also let off during the incident, which took place around 11pm on Monday between Newport and Severn Tunnel Junction railway stations.
Investigating officer PC Debi Rouse said: “Five males boarded the train and pretended to be asleep in an apparent attempt to avoid payment of their fares.
“When challenged by the train guard, they…

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Rail bosses probe five lines to tackle Dawlish problem
Rail bosses are to look at least five routes as possible additional links into Devon and Cornwall to end train misery.

Engineers today outlined their thinking in Parliament as Westcountry council and business told MPs of the rising cost of waiting for the repairs of the crumbling mainline at Dawlish to finish, and the damaging effects of long-term transport under-investment in the region.

MPs on the cross-party Transport Select Committee convened a one-off evidence session in response to the…

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Revealed: Plans for new Saltford railway station
People living in Saltford have been giving their views on whether or not they think the village railway station should be reopened.
At a consultation event, run by Bath and North East Somerset Council, dozens of villagers turned out to hear the proposals.
According to Halcrow, the consultancy firm employed by the authority to look at the scheme, a new station would cost £4 million and could include two platforms, as well as a car park for up to 150 cars.
Project leaders have favoured the…

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