6th October 2026 The campaign for a new railway station serving Somerton and Langport received a boost this week when campaigners met local councillors and members of the public at the White Hart in Somerton. The meeting gave people the chance to hear more about the campaign, ask questions and find out how they couldContinue reading “Somerton meeting gives new station campaign a boost”
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Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast. Making the Business Case for a New Station serving Somerton and Langport
12th August 2026 A Report from David Northey of the Langport Transport Group This morning, we were delighted to visit The Snug Bookshop & Café in Langport (link below) and take part in the Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast. The event provided an excellent opportunity to launch our updated campaign leaflets and speak withContinue reading “Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast. Making the Business Case for a New Station serving Somerton and Langport”
Welcome New Members of the Langport Transport Group
4th August 2026 Thanks from Phil our Chair, David (Comms) and Simon (Secretary) to each of our new members for taking time to join the Langport Transport Group on 4th August to offer thoughts, help and to ask pertinent questions. We appreciate all contributions so that together the community can make this project a reality. If friendsContinue reading “Welcome New Members of the Langport Transport Group”
Another New Railway Station… So What is Holding Somerset Back?
By David Northey of the Langport Transport Group August 2026 Another New Railway Station… So What Is Holding Somerset Back? Early August saw the opening of Okehampton Interchange in Devon. It’s a fantastic example of what can be achieved when a county has a clear vision for rail. The new station provides a 200-space park-and-ride,Continue reading “Another New Railway Station… So What is Holding Somerset Back?”
A New Station for Somerton and Langport – The Benefits are clear!
June 2026
Congratulations to the Charfield Station Project in Gloucestershire – A New £41m Project Taking Shape – But what about Somerset?
5th May 2026 The Langport Transport Group were delighted to read of the success of the Charfield Station Project in Gloucestershire, which can be seen at the link below. But what about Somerset? https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/new-41m-charfield-train-station-10949880?utm_source=linkCopy&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar Charfield shows what can be achieved – so why is Somerset still waiting for Somerton & Langport? The announcement that theContinue reading “Congratulations to the Charfield Station Project in Gloucestershire – A New £41m Project Taking Shape – But what about Somerset?”
Progressing the Campaign for a Station at Somerton & Langport
Wednesday 17th June 2026 The Langport Transport Group committee met last night to discuss a number of important developments as we continue to build momentum behind our campaign. A key focus was the creation of a new constituency structure for the group as we prepare to formalise our organisation, seek charitable status, open up membershipContinue reading “Progressing the Campaign for a Station at Somerton & Langport “
Somerton & Langport Station – Reconnecting Our Communities
7th April 2026 Langport Transport Group’s David Northey delivers an inspiring call to action on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1095121852795511/ Did you know that over 50,000 people live in Somerton, Langport and the surrounding villages — yet we currently have no direct rail access? Our campaign to reopen a station for Somerton & Langport is aboutContinue reading “Somerton & Langport Station – Reconnecting Our Communities”
New Somerset railway station plans ‘on shelf’ in Whitehall
7th April 2026 Yet another deeply informative article in the Somerset County Gazette by Daniel Mumby. https://www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26000738.new-somerset-railway-station-plans-on-shelf-whitehall/ ‘Plans to deliver a new railway station in rural Somerset remain “sat on a shelf” in Whitehall, Somerset Council has confirmed’. Our very own Chair – Phil Edge – made his plea when the council’s executive committee met in TauntonContinue reading “New Somerset railway station plans ‘on shelf’ in Whitehall”
Sarah Dyke MP Again Raises the Somerton and Langport Station Project in the House of Commons
30th March 2026 Our local MP, Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrats) again raises the Somerton and Langport station project in the House of Commons. “The Glastonbury and Somerton constituency contains the longest stretch of rail without a station anywhere in the country – leaving Langport and Somerton, in addition to Glastonbury and Street, entirely isolated fromContinue reading “Sarah Dyke MP Again Raises the Somerton and Langport Station Project in the House of Commons”