Beddau Line Re-Opening Petition

Lee

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Beddau Line Re-Opening Petition

« on: April 04, 2008, 21:43:12 »

Pontypridd Observer article link.
http://www.rmtbristol.org.uk/2008/04/help_us_get_rail_link_back_on.html#more

I wont do the usual article summary, as I am sure that forum members can fill us in on this one.


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John R

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Re: Beddau Line Re-Opening Petition

« Reply #1 on: April 04, 2008, 21:52:06 »

Well it's true that it was added to SEWTA's wish list in their last strategy report. But I have to say, I have a fairly good understanding of the railways and geography of the area, and until that report was published, I hadn't even considered the possibility. But maybe the population in those villages have grown significantly in the last decade or so.

Still, you've got to laugh, ^1m they quote. That won't even reinstate the junction at Llantrisant which I believe was plain-lined a year or so back. (Can someone confirm?)


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Btline

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Re: Beddau Line Re-Opening Petition

« Reply #2 on: April 05, 2008, 00:16:38 »

Quote

He said: ^At the moment the line is just sitting there, an eyesore of a disused railway track, when it could be the ideal link for the valley.

^There is also ample ground at the old coal yard at Tynant for a small station to be built and sufficient space for a car park.

"Hmmmmmmm" say the planers as they draw up plans for a new block of ~~flats~~ apartments to sell for a million each! Sad

Or perhaps "new dual carriageway coming soon - it is the department fro tarmac after all! Angry

I can't see this happening. Roll Eyes


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swlines

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Re: Beddau Line Re-Opening Petition

« Reply #3 on: April 05, 2008, 08:21:23 »

Wales Assembly have control over railways in Wales - Department for Tarmac can't really interfere much to their disgust... trust me - they've tried and failed on many issues.


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