A great photo of our very own David Northey (on the right) within another first class article from the Gazette’s reporter Daniel Mumby on 25th November 2925. You can read Daniel Mumby’s article online here: https://www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/25647446.new-somerset-station-on-horizon-despite-funding-cuts/
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Somerset County Gazette – ‘New Somerset Station on the Horizon despite Funding Cuts’
Another informative article from Daniel Mumby, the Somerset County Gazette’s Local Democracy Reporter, on 25th November 2025. Delivering a new railway station in rural Somerset remains “on the horizon” despite the immediate lack of funding, Somerset Council has stated. Plans to deliver a new railway station to serve the growing towns of Somerton and Langport wereContinue reading “Somerset County Gazette – ‘New Somerset Station on the Horizon despite Funding Cuts’”
The BBC Covers the New Station Campaign – ‘Delivering new Somerset Railway Station ‘Remains on the Horizon’ ‘
26th November 2025 Image: Daniel Mumby Delivering a new rural railway station remains “on the horizon” …… See the rest of the article written by Daniel Mumby, Somerset’s Local Democracy Reporter, at the link below: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgr71n59e9o?app-referrer=deep-link
The Langport Transport Group Visit Huish Episcopi Academy 6th Form
Thursday 23rd October 2025 Students from Huish 6th Form Academy showing their support for a new station for Somerton and Langport with officers from the Langport Transport Group, L to R Simon Taylor, David Northey and Phil Edge (permission was given by the college to use this photo)
A Railway for the Community: A Railway for the Next Generation
The Langport Transport Group Host the Developing the Exeter to Reading Rail Corridor conference on 27th September 2025 at the GWR Hotel in Taunton At the end of September the Langport Transport Group (LTG) held a conference to discuss the future of a station for Langport/Somerton. A group of local residents, LTG have been campaigningContinue reading “A Railway for the Community: A Railway for the Next Generation”
Our New Station Campaign Sign
Thursday 15th May 2025 Regiments have their Colours, Trades Unions have their Banners, Nations have their Flags, so the Langport Transport Group has it’s very own rallying symbol – a proposed Somerton & Langport Station Sign! The Langport Transport Group and their wonderful supporters gathered at the Angel Cafe in Langport on Thursday 15th MayContinue reading “Our New Station Campaign Sign”
Sarah Dyke MP Mentions the Langport Transport Group in the House of Commons
5th December 2024 On the 5th December 2024, Langport and Somerton’s MP, Sarah Dyke (LD), mentioned the Langport Transport Group (again) in the House of Commons. It is true to say, that the campaign is not going away! Thank you Sarah! As part of a wider contribution in the House on Improving Public Transport, SarahContinue reading “Sarah Dyke MP Mentions the Langport Transport Group in the House of Commons”
MPs Call for New Somerset Rail Stations
11th December 2024 Another valuable update from the BBC’s Local Democracy Reporter Daniel Mumby. During a parliamentary debate on Thursday (5th December), MP for Taunton and Wellington Gideon Amos and MP for Glastonbury and Somerton Sarah Dyke emphasized the urgent need for government support. The article can be reached here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly733znypzo
Railwatch Article from the Langport Transport Group
1st July 2024 Our Secretary, Simon Taylor has an update published in the renowned Railwatch Magazine of the Railfuture group, titled, ‘MP backs Langport Station’. Railfuture is Britain’s leading independent organisation campaigning for a bigger, better railway. It is a voluntary group representing rail users, with 20,000 affiliated and individual members. Railfuture is not affiliatedContinue reading “Railwatch Article from the Langport Transport Group”
‘What’s happening with the Somerton and Langport railway project?’
Another really informative article from Daniel Mumby in the Somerset County Gazette on 4th June 2024 ‘PEOPLE living on the Somerset Levels remain in limbo over plans to restore rail services to their area – 60 years after their original stations closed…..’ ‘…… a strategic outline business case (SOBC) – was put together by the LangportContinue reading “‘What’s happening with the Somerton and Langport railway project?’”
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