ALRUG, as the group representing rail users on the Avocet Line, campaigns for improvements to services and facilities. We want the best possible railway today, and an improving one in the future. To see our 10 year vision for the line please read our manifesto, which we published in 2010.
So we have these campaigns under way:
- 2013 Franchise – getting our views heard on what should be in the new franchise for the lines currently operated by First Great Western in Devon, Cornwall and to London. Click here for more information and a copy of our submission to the Department for Transport.
- Devon Metro, and lobbying for new stations to serve major new housing developments at Newcourt and Monkerton
- Fares Fair – making sure that all passengers can buy tickets and that all fares are collected
- Station improvements – making sure that stations are fully fit for purpose and well maintained
- Better and longer trains – to provide better quality rolling stock and prevent overcrowding
Looking slightly into the future, ALRUG is also campaigning on:-
Read our summary of what we think the future should hold and how we are trying to shape it.
