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TWSW represents interests of existing and potential Public Transport Passengers to, from or through the South West of England - for a Greater South West

South West, England
Joined February 2017
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1/4 ⚒️👷The line between #Yeovil Pen Mill and #Weymouth has been closed this week while we completed essential engineering work. We’re on track to reopen tomorrow, but more works are happening on Monday 🚧 Here’s a recap of what we got up to this week 🧵
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New bus shelters being installed at @GWRHelp Crediton station. A scheme designed to improve interchange between bus and rail, delivered by @DevonCC using funding from GWR's Community Fund. Photo courtesy @TravelWatchSW – at South West, England
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£2 bus fare extended to June. Let’s hope the bus services are still there for passengers to use it.
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Today we are launching an inquiry into the legal obligations that exist for providing accessible transport. 🦽🚂🚌🚆👩‍🦯✈️⛴️🧏 Watch or listen to our video to find out more.
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Cross Country are restoring their full timetable in the May timetable change between Manchester and Bristol with some services going to Paignton
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A really enjoyable discussion to be part of, highlighting the usefulness of collaboration with of civil engineers in enabling community, and environmental wellbeing into the future:
Landing on 2 Feb… A new #podcast for #SouthWestEngland on the #future of #infrastructure in the region. Search for “Beyond Brunel” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favourite podcast app. From @SWIPartnership @ICESouthWest #BeyondBrunel #netzero
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New report from UWE Bristol academics and @Sustrans shows unfair bus fare policy risks holding young people back from reaching life-defining opportunities. The report highlights the need for bus fares to support up to the age of 25 bit.ly/3bciXhD @UWE_CTS
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Under a week to go until the launch of the @wpi_economics report, sponsored by CPT: "The decarbonisation dividend: The economic, environmental and social benefits of more #bus and #coach journeys" Event details via @SMFthinktank: bit.ly/3aZm0t8
NEW EVENT: The economic, environmental & social benefits of more bus & coach journeys We'll be launching a @wpi_economics report, (sponsored by @CPT_UK) with a panel ft. @CharlotteV, Graham Vidler (@CPT_UK), @MJ_Oakley, & @helena_bennett_ @jameskirkup 🖱️bit.ly/3aZm0t8
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Map of the day today is all areas of Great Britain within / not within 10 miles of a railway station, and is Berwick the only lonely circle?
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We are asking operators to share their innovations in transport Accessibility by taking part in our Accessibilty Audit @swalestransport @Cardiffbus @NewportBus @StagecoachWales @FirstCymru @arrivabuswales @RICHARDSBROS @TrawsCymru_ @AdvTravelBus @LloydsCoaches @TanatValley
We're asking operators to share their innovations in transport accessibility - from apps and audio-visuals to vehicle design and staff training. Take part in our Accessibility Audit and get more people on board @BarclayBusUsers @GreigBusUsers bit.ly/3troFkJ
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Good loadings on the Okehampton train this evening @DCRailPart @GWRHelp @okerailofficial
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We are now in the Red Warning period. Expect flying debris, fallen and uprooted trees together with localised flooding. Roads and bridges may close, so delays and cancellations to bus services are inevitable. If you really must travel plan ahead and drive safely. @DevonCC
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All services across North Devon are suspended on the morning of Friday 18th February 2022 until lunchtime at least. Further updates to follow as soon as we have them. Please visit here for the latest information: stge.co/JlxO50HXLmU
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Bus services are likely to experience severe disruptions tomorrow due to Storm Eunice, with a red weather warning issued. Please visit here for the latest information: stge.co/mXBG50HXxRE
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Fewer bus passengers mean cuts to services. Until passenger numbers recover @RishiSunak must keep funding buses to ensure communities aren’t cut off. @CBTransport, @BusUsersUK, @UTG_UK, @CPRE, @WomensInstitute, @TransportActio2, @Sustrans, @livingstreets, @cities_s_
Along with @CPT_UK, @BusUsersUK, @UTG_UK, @CPRE, @WomensInstitute, @TransportActio2, @Sustrans, @livingstreets, @cities_clean we've written to the Chancellor @RishiSunak urging him to extend bus recovery funding to ensure services aren’t cut while the country returns to normal.
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Through services from Exeter to Waterloo and Weymouth to Waterloo returning
We’re pleased to announce that, from Monday 21 February, we will be introducing a new timetable which will see services return to pre-Omicron levels. Find out more here: southwesternrailway.com/othe…
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Years of commitment to public transport in Devon has given us a better point to build from than most
As part of our plan for the next 4 years we will prioritise sustainable travel and transport as well as support the transition to low emission vehicles. Visit our website to read our plan, and contribute your ideas 👉 soc.devon.cc/eOeBm
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He did. But SWR issued a statement afterwards pointedly failing to confirm it, and the following morning the new Transport Minister gave a different answer to the PM, which carefully included neither a date nor a specific level of service. We still have neither.
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An incredible gift to keep people of the Jurassic coast, West Dorset and East Devon as the bus on the dinosaur route gets a brief reprieve from extinction. Use it! #bridport ⁦#charmouth #axminster. X53 connects x-border, village, town, rail. dailyadvent.com/gb/news/amp/…
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Wow, just wow...
Devastating news from my procurement team: given the upcoming HUGE% increase in electricity (increase of £624k per annum 💰💰💰) they are advising that we charge our #ZeroEmission #Buses by diesel generators 🙇‍♂️🙆‍♂️🤯