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Tim Dixon A new blueprint for rail travel in East Devon has been launched - Credit: Tim Dixon Rail campaigners this week expressed their confidence in the future of the railways by launching a new blueprint for the line through East Devon. The Salisbury to Exeter Rail Users’ Group (SERUG) have reviewed and updated their objectives following the impact of the pandemic on rail travel. They support efforts by the rail industry to plan for the day when more passengers will return to the railway. They point out that rail is the most sustainable form of public transport. Following the pandemic, c...

Devon and Cornwall's lost and abandoned railways - and how some will return to life Some of these lost railway routes could be restored Updated The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Never miss a big story in Plymouth again with our daily newslettersInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign me up! When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. OurPrivacy Noticeexplains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can u...

By Daniel Clark Illustrative plans for the 200 homes at Hill Barton Farm. Picture: Image shown to the Exeter City Council planning committee Plans for 200 new homes on the edge of Exeter which include safeguarding land for the potential Monkerton railway station have been approved. Exeter City Council’s planning committee last Monday night (January 18) almost unanimously backed the scheme that will be up to 200 homes built on land at Hill Barton Farm. The site is allocated for development within the Monkerton and Hill Barton Stra...