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Tuesday 25th May 2010 SH (Editor)

New Sunday service launched to Severn Beach

The Sunday train service from Bristol Temple Meads to Avonmouth has been extended to serve Severn Beach for the first time in some years. South Gloucestershire Council is funding the extension from Avonmouth to improve transport provision in the area and also to attract tourists and encourage families to have a day out travelling around the region by train. The

Friday 11th December 2009 SH (Editor)

Extra carriage for Yate to Bristol train service

From Monday 14 December capacity on the peak morning service from Yate to Bristol Temple Meads will increase by 50 per cent. South Gloucestershire Council has been working with First Great Western to increase the number of carriages for commuters from two to three, to help relieve some of the overcrowding caused by the popularity of the service. Councillor Brian