Council saves moor train services from hitting buffers ; Trains will continue to run along the 15-mile branch that runs from Meldon Quarry near Okehampton to Coleford near Crediton, thanks to Devon County Council.

From: Express & Echo (Exeter UK) | Date: May 10, 2008 | Copyright information

Trains will continue to run along the 15-mile branch that runs from Meldon Quarry near Okehampton to Coleford near Crediton, thanks to Devon County Council.

Ealing Community Transport, which acquired the Dartmoor Railway operation in November, 2004, announced its decision to sell up last month.

Now, the council has stepped in to ensure the continuation of the summer Sunday train service. Train operator First Great Western is being contracted to provide the actual service and safe...

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