Great Western Coffee Shop

"One of the main elements of our plan was to increase the number of trains on the line because it is a relatively infrequent service, especially compared to buses.

"It is going to be very useful to the city. There will now be 54 more return trips on the line per week.

"At the moment it is used by 400,000 people a year and we hope with the extra trains and journeys that will rise by at least a third to more than 500,000.

"On Sundays, the train only goes as far as Avonmouth because that is as far as Bristol City Council's boundaries cover.

"But for many people the line will provide easy access across the city.

"There isn't an alternative service with that kind of speed. They are very fast, and now more frequent.

"Other improvements to the stations served by the line include better lighting and customer information screens which are set to be installed.

"Other projects have involved local schools and communities, including a mural and community garden.

"It's all about bringing the stations back into the community and better serving the people of Bristol.

"The more people who know about the service, the better."

"At the moment it is used by 400,000 people a year and we hope with the extra trains and journeys that will rise by at least a third to more than 500,000."

Confirmation recieved from Keith Walton at SCRP that Free Sunday travel offer is to be extended to next Sunday 15th June.

Yes, big notices up at TM this evening advertising this.

I have sought explanations for the cancellations.  In short, two of the services were cancelled for unit failure.  This raises questions about resilience and contingency plans as I would expect there to be spare rolling stock available on a Sunday; we are pursuing this point with FGW.  The third cancellation was altogether more bizarre with a staff member going out with the wrong train leaving the Severn Beach train short.