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Bideford and Barnstaple to Exeter diary

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 06:40:12 +0000

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July - "Modernisation momentum maintained for North Devon rail line" reports the Crediton Courier, on the 24th, in a brief report of the 9th July workshop held in Exeter by the Northern Devon Railway Development Alliance, with a quote from Tim Steer.

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August - "A Plan for Northern Devon – Railfuture responds to Scoping Consultation" says Devon & Cornwall regional branch's press release, on the 11th. See the consultation response here.
July - "Modernisation momentum maintained for North Devon rail line" reports the Crediton Courier, on the 24th, in a brief report of the 9th July workshop held in Exeter by the Northern Devon Railway Development Alliance, with a quote from Tim Steer.

Press releases

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 06:35:31 +0000

- 11th August - aplay4416" rel="">A Plan for Northern Devon – Railfuture responds to Scoping Consultation - Devon & Cornwall regional branch use the first opportunity to shape the new joint Local Plan, including provision for the prospect of a reinstated rail link to Bideford.

+ 11th August - splay4416" rel="">A Plan for Northern Devon – Railfuture responds to Scoping Consultation - Devon & Cornwall regional branch use the first opportunity to shape the new joint Local Plan, including provision for the prospect of a reinstated rail link to Bideford.

Consultation responses

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 06:28:19 +0000

- ~~Mid-~~Devon Local Plan - click 399" rel="">view or 399" rel="">download to see Railfuture Devon & Cornwall regional branch's response to the District Council's Scoping Consultation for the new Local Plan. July 2026.

+ North Devon & Torridge Local Plan - click 415" rel="">view or 415" rel="">download to see Railfuture Devon & Cornwall regional branch's response to the District Councils' Scoping Consultation for the new Local Plan. August 2026.

Mid-Devon Local Plan - view or download Railfuture Devon & Cornwall regional branch's response to the District Council's Scoping Consultation for the new Local Plan. July 2026.

Railfuture in the news

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 23:42:52 +0000

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+ 9th August - BBC One

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+ BBC East Midlands Today focuses on the problematic introduction of the Aurora bimode trains. Railfuture spokesman Bruce Williamson is interviewed, arguing for full electrification of the Midland Main LIne. Watch here on YouTube.

- The validity of the 16-17 Saver railcard is being extended so that it remains valid once the holder turns 18. Railfuture spokesman Bruce Williamson is invited on to the breakfast show and welcomes the idea of keeping young oeople in the railway habit for longer. Listen here or download here.

+ The validity of the 16-17 Saver railcard is being extended so that it remains valid once the holder turns 18. Railfuture spokesman Bruce Williamson is invited on to the breakfast show and welcomes the idea of keeping young people in the railway habit for longer. Listen here or download here.

Rail dates

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:09:00 +0000

- Merseyrail concession due for renewal.

+ Merseyrail concession was due for renewal. Instead, the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority intends to change to public ownership.

Railfuture in the news 2025

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:20:26 +0000

- Click 3" rel="">HERE for previous examples of Railfuture in the media.

+ Click 4" rel="">HERE for previous examples of Railfuture in the media.

Railfuture in the news 2024

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:14:51 +0000

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Railfuture in the news 2023

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:06:01 +0000

- Click HERE for more recent examples of Railfuture in the media.

+ Click 2024" rel="external">HERE for more recent examples of Railfuture in the media.

Devon and Cornwall Branch

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:28:48 +0000

- See 'Submissions' here.

+ See 'Submissions' by Devon & Cornwall regional branch here.

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Devon & Cornwall ACE Rail campaign - Facebook absorbed by Northern Devon Railway Development Alliance, below (see also BRHC Ace Rail)

Ashburton RUG (contact via Exeter & Teign Valley Railway)

Avocet Line RUG (ALRUG)

Combe Rail

Connect Bude - also Facebook

Dartmoor Railway Association

Exeter & Teign Valley Railway

Heathfield Rail Link Association

Ivybridge Rail Users Group

Launceston Town Council

North Devon Line - Rail Promotion Group (formerly Tarka Rail Association)

Northern Devon Railway Development Alliance - see Bideford and Barnstaple to Exeter

Northern Route Working Group

OkeRail

Salisbury-Exeter Rail Users Group (SERUG)

TavyRail (formerly Peninsula Rail Group)

Torbay RUG - buzzer12 at btinternet.com (Roger Dixon)

Totnes RUG - plagerson at bridgetown.eclipse.co.uk

and in Railfuture's Regional Lists of Rail User Groups, and Reopening Campaigns. The Regional List of RUGs, and the list of all RoCs, can be viewed, or downloaded in PDF format here.

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Devon & Cornwall ACE Rail campaign - Facebook absorbed by Northern Devon Railway Development Alliance, below (see also BRHC Ace Rail)

Ashburton RUG (contact via Exeter & Teign Valley Railway)

Avocet Line RUG (ALRUG)

Combe Rail

Connect Bude - also Facebook

Dartmoor Railway Association

Exeter & Teign Valley Railway

Heathfield Rail Link Association

Ivybridge Rail Users Group

Launceston Town Council

North Devon Line - Rail Promotion Group (formerly Tarka Rail Association)

Northern Devon Railway Development Alliance - see Bideford and Barnstaple to Exeter

Northern Route Working Group

OkeRail

Salisbury-Exeter Rail Users Group (SERUG)

TavyRail (formerly Peninsula Rail Group)

Torbay RUG - buzzer12 at btinternet.com (Roger Dixon)

Totnes RUG - plagerson at bridgetown.eclipse.co.uk

and in Railfuture's Regional Lists of Rail User Groups, and Reopening Campaigns. The Regional List of RUGs, and the list of all RoCs, can be viewed, or downloaded in PDF format here.

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Branch dashboard

- See all Devon and Cornwall branch documents etc in the full dashboard.

Kent

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:50:59 +0000

- Venue: award-winning Folkesone Harbour station. Rendezvous Folkestone Central station c.12:00 ~~midday~~.

+ Venue: award-winning Folkesone Harbour station. Rendezvous Folkestone Central station c.13:00.

Devon & Cornwall	ACE Rail campaign - Facebook absorbed by Northern Devon Railway Development Alliance, below (see also BRHC Ace Rail)
	Ashburton RUG (contact via Exeter & Teign Valley Railway)
	Avocet Line RUG (ALRUG)
	Combe Rail
	Connect Bude - also Facebook
	Dartmoor Railway Association
	Exeter & Teign Valley Railway
	Heathfield Rail Link Association
	Ivybridge Rail Users Group
	Launceston Town Council
	North Devon Line - Rail Promotion Group (formerly Tarka Rail Association)
	Northern Devon Railway Development Alliance - see Bideford and Barnstaple to Exeter
	Northern Route Working Group
	OkeRail
	Salisbury-Exeter Rail Users Group (SERUG)
	TavyRail (formerly Peninsula Rail Group)
	Torbay RUG - buzzer12 at btinternet.com (Roger Dixon)
	Totnes RUG - plagerson at bridgetown.eclipse.co.uk