Another article from Andrew Lee appearing on the LevellerLive website on 29th November.
‘Somerton & Frome MP Sarah Dyke secured a debate in Westminster Hall yesterday to discuss rural issues. It is her first debate in which she has secured the motion. This was that “This house has considered Government support for rural affairs”.
In moving the motion Sarah Dyke took the opportunity to raise the issue of a station at Langport or Somerton. Noting: “Fifty-three thousand people live within 10 km of Langport and Somerton, yet they are without access to a train station. Travellers have to drive 24 km to Taunton or 25km to Castle Cary. For those without access to private transport, the travel time by bus between Langport and Taunton is 51 minutes, and for Somerton it is 62 minutes. There is no direct connection to the rail by bus between Langport and Somerton and Castle Cary, with public transport requiring an interchange. The shortest journey time is therefore around one hour and 17 minutes. Bus routes in my constituency are also under threat, with four routes currently without guaranteed long-term funding.” ‘
Read more of Andrew Lee’s informative article here:
Langport Transport Group 