An interesting development on the WSR is the news that they have put in for planning permission for a platform at Norton Fitzwarren, just off the main line. This will be on the running line, not the newly constructed triangle, and thus could take services from Taunton. It's due to be operational by Aug 2009.
http://www.wsra.org.uk/nf01jan2009.htmAlthough nothing is being mentioned, a shuttle service from Taunton (or even just 1 or 2 trains daily) to Norton F would take less than half the time that the previous shuttles to Bishops Lydeard were taking (20mins+
IIRC▸ ), particularly now the down relief has been raised to 40mph. And hence be much more viable, and even possible in layover time of units at Taunton.
I guess there would be some interesting questions re signalling trains from both directions into the platform, but it is not impossible that a second platform is then built on the parallel side of the triangle for services arriving from and departing to BL.
So maybe 2010 will see a more regular link with the WSR and the main line.
Meanwhile, anyone know if we are likely to see another charity special to Minehead next year? I know it wasn't well supported last year, but with the glitches in advertising sorted out, and enough advance notice, it could be a real winner.
