Memorandum from J G Groves

 

I understand that you are seeking views on Transport in the South West. I live in

Gloucestershire and would like to make the following suggestions.

 

a) Re-double the Kemble to Swindon route. This has very wide support in

Government , Local and National , and in the community generally. When the Severn

Tunnel is closed for any reason it is the only stretch of single line between

London and South Wales.

 

b) Examine feasibility of re-opening stations on existing lines to encourage less

car mileage. Such stations should have adequate, and preferably free, car

parking on the lines of the very successful Cam & Dursley Station opened in 1994 as

an experiment and which now requires additional car parking space. Some suggestions:

 

Brimscombe between Stroud and Kemble.

 

Stonehouse Bristol Road between Cam & Dursley and Gloucester.

 

Charfield between Cam & Dursley and Yate.

 

c) Re-open former lines to expanding towns:

 

Portbury to Portishead , including at least a passing loop at Pill and use of

existing platforms there.

 

I trust that you find the above suggestions helpful.