| Direct trains to Birmingham could return to Stroud, Stonehouse and Swindon Posted by ellendune at 18:18, 8th November 2025 |     |
From the Stroud News and Journal
Direct trains to Birmingham could return to Stroud and Stonehouse
THE NEWS that direct trains to Birmingham could soon return to Stroud and Stonehouse for the first time in more than 20 years has been welcomed by key figures.
The plans are part of the £1.75 billion Midlands Rail Hub scheme, which aims to boost rail services across the region by adding up to 260 additional weekly services through Stroud and Stonehouse.
A new hourly direct route between Swindon and Birmingham - through Stroud and Stonehouse - could be introduced, re-establishing a connection last served in the early 2000s.
A new hourly direct route between Swindon and Birmingham - through Stroud and Stonehouse - could be introduced, re-establishing a connection last served in the early 2000s.
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| Re: Direct trains to Birmingham could return to Stroud, Stonehouse and Swindon Posted by ChrisB at 18:49, 8th November 2025 | |
Sure does....
"Hopefully this could also bring the long-awaited and much-needed accessibility changes we need made to Stroud Railway Station, as otherwise those with mobility issues will find that whilst the journey could be made, their experience accessing the town will be less than positive."
Might be an idea if the good councillors arranged for their kerbs to be dropped otherwise wheelchairs won't be welcome even if the station becomes accessible - the town isn't....
