WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY Group Travel Guide 2019

Steam train travel through the countryside and along the coast.

www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk call 01643 704996 or email [email protected] WELCOME

Welcome... Let the West Somerset Railway look after your organisation on a group visit. We will do our best to ensure that everyone has a great day out, whatever their age or interest. We cater for groups of many sizes and backgrounds from schools to coach companies, WI’s and associations.

The West Somerset Railway is Englands longest standard gauge railway running twenty miles through ten stations between Bishops Lydeard (near Taunton), and Minehead on the Somerset Coast.

We offer group travel at a discounted rate which comes with the added comfort of reserved seating, so that everyone in your party can sit together. We also offer groups access to our catering menu, where your food choice can be served to your group at their seat by our dedicated and friendly catering team*.

Please see our group catering page for more information including our terms and conditions.

2 WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY SOMERSET

Somerset A county of contrasting beauty and places to see. The West Somerset Railway is one of the Castles? county’s major tourism attractions, and a great day out. If you are planning a longer There is break in the South West, Somerset has so impressive much to offer. Scenically, it is one of the most Dunster on the diverse series of landscapes of any English WSR route, county. There are major contrasts between the the small scale Mendips in the north east around Bath, and charm of Nunney, the Quantock Hills and Exmoor in the west. and the huge hill fort at Cadbury has long The south of the county with buildings of “Ham established connections with King Arthur. This stone” is different again ,and the Somerset is a small sample of places of interest. The Levels are a world apart, flanked by the Bristol main seaside towns are Weston-super-Mare, Channel and ranges of hills. Burnham-on-Sea and Minehead plus the lovely little coastal villages of Porlock, nestling Places of interest between Exmoor and the bay at Porlock Weir. Another fascinating village situated on the Bath is world famous, but you should not miss Levels is Muchelney with its ruined Abbey the beautiful little cathedral city of Wells and and the studio of the world-renowned potter neighbouring Glastonbury with the Abbey. John Leach, one of hundreds of artists and Close at hand to Glastonbury is Clark’s Village craftsmen who find so much inspiration from shopping outlet in Street. these diverse surroundings.

Museums? So why not book a hotel for your group The Museum of Somerset is in the county booking, and take extra time to explore? town of Taunton, Yeovilton is the Museum of There is much to see and enjoy in the Land of Naval Flight and you will find Haynes Motor the Summer People! Museum in Sparkford.

GROUP TRAVEL GUIDE 3 GROUP RATES

Group Rates Pre-booked groups of 16 passengers and TRAVEL

AS LITTLE

above receive discounted travel on the West FORTRAVEL TICKET

Somerset Railway.

ASFOR £.50 AS LITTLE We offer group rates on all single and return TICKET journeys between each of our ten stations AS £.50 (Bishops Lydeard, Crowcombe Heathfield, Stogumber, Williton, Doniford Halt, Watchet, If you have a large group, it may be more Washford, Blue Anchor, Dunster and cost effective to hire an entire carriage for Minehead). Our most popular group journeys your exclusive use on a scheduled service. are single and return journeys for the full Carriage hire is only available for full length of length of the line: the line journeys.

Single Price Return Price Bishops Lydeard to Minehead (or vice versa) Bishops Lydeard to Minehead (or vice versa) Adult/Seniors £12.50 Adult/Seniors £18.00 Young Person (3-17) £6.25 Young Person (3-17) £9.00 Children (Age 0-2)* FREE Children (Age 0-2)* FREE Carriage Hire (Holds up to 64 people) £600.00 Carriage Hire (Holds up to 64 people) £900.00

*Under 3’s travel for free when accompanied by a full paying adult. The ratio would need to be 1:1. Train Charter Why not charter an entire train for your group (capacity of approx 300 passengers)?

Charters consist of one steam locomotive and locomotive is requested, there may be an up to six carriages, and can include an optional additional charge. Any additional coaches to staffed buffet (additional fee). Charters are charged the six provided will incur an additional cost of at the following rates dependent on mileage: £400.00 each.

There will be an additional charge of £150 for a manned and licensed buffet car. If a specific

Train Charter Price 20 mile Trip (i.e. Minehead to Bishops Lydeard) £1,800.00 40 mile Return trip (full length of the line) £2,700.00 80 miles or two return trips £3,300.00

4 WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY COMBINATION PACKAGES

Combine packages with local attractions

With the starting point of Bishops Lydeard we have: Dunster Castle Express: Make the most of your visit to the area by combining your trip with a visit to Dunster Castle. The Dunster Castle Express runs every Wednesday and Saturday, and includes train travel from Bishops Lydeard, bus ride and entrance to the castle. Picnics can be added for collection from the castle itself when pre-booked. Lynton and Lynmouth Explorer. Join the West Somerset Railway and Ridlers Coaches for a combined return steam train ride from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead Station, and coach transfer to Lynton & Lynmouth. Return afterwards to Minehead Station and enjoy an optional cream tea on the return steam train journey. On selected days throughout the season.

GROUP TRAVEL GUIDE 5 TRAVEL DURING GALA EVENTS

Group & Coach Company Travel during Gala Events

Past experience has shown that, during our Gala events, the WSR is unable to accept group bookings in our usual manner, with seat reservations and optional catering etc.

However we do not wish to disappoint potential customers, when there is a great deal to see and do along the railway itself. In addition there are attractions and places to visit along the route and the regular hourly train service makes it very easy for passengers to explore at their own pace. Museums Why not stop off to see one of our So what we are prepared to offer coach railway museums at Bishops Lydeard, companies and group organisers are Washford and Blue Anchor. discounted fare Day Rover Tickets allowing the freedom of the line for the day. They cover all train services, although there may Guide Books be additional charges for admission to such If bought in advance guide books are priced places along the way as Washford Railway at £4.50. You can give these to your group as Museum and the club room of the Taunton an extra. They are also available at our station Model Railway Group, at Bishops Lydeard shops. A smaller pictorial guide called ‘Along station. Please note that on these days, seats the Line’ is also available for £1. cannot be reserved.

Discounted Rover Tickets must be ordered a minimum of 10 days before the intended day of travel to allow for processing and posting. Please note that prices on gala days are sold at a premium rate, discounts are given when booked at least 10 days in advance. For further information and prices please visit our website or call us on 01643 700398.

Groups may also travel on other special event days. Please contact us for details. Pre- payment will be required.

6 WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY ACCESSIBILITY GUIDE

Accesibility Ramps Width: 700 millimetres (27 inches) Accessibility Length (including footplates): 1,200 millimetres (47 inches) Weight (including passenger): Guide 230kg (36 stone), is the safe limit The West Somerset Railway welcomes of our ramps. disabled passengers and any accompanying assistance dogs. Most West Somerset Railway services can carry manual or powered wheelchairs and The Trains mobility scooters, folded if necessary, up to Most of our trains are accessible even if you the above limitations (for safety reasons): have a disability. You can move between the Boarding the Train carriages (including to the buffet car) on the level. Due to the somewhat narrow connecting It is your responsibility to load your wheelchair doors of our heritage carriages, this may stop or scooter on and off the train, and we ask you you from doing so in a wheelchair or scooter. or your travelling companion to ensure that the scooter is folded ready for boarding prior to the Booking of Accessible Coaches train’s arrival. If you require assistance, please We have three carriages, one of which can be do not hesitate to ask. added to a specific train (subject to advance If your scooter or wheelchair is oversized, we booking and availability). These three carriages have a small number of ordinary, standard are specially adapted to accommodate size wheelchairs available for loan at Bishops wheelchairs. The ‘Lorna Doone’ carriage can Lydeard, Watchet and Minehead for use whilst accommodate between 6 and 10 wheelchairs, you are travelling on the railway. whilst our ‘Golden Fox’ and other accessible carriages can accommodate six. If your wheelchair is oversized for medical reasons (but not overweight), please contact To check availability and pre-book tickets, us in advance, and we may be able to issue a please call us on 01643 700398. Additionally, permit to travel. there may be room to travel in the Guard’s van.

GROUP TRAVEL GUIDE 7 TIMETABLE 2019

Timetable 2019

STEAM STEAM STEAM STEAM DIESEL STEAM STEAM STEAM DIESEL STEAM STEAM Bishops Lydeard 10 15 12 40 14 40 16 20 Bishops Lydeard 09 25 10 15 11 00 12 40 13 20 14 40 16 20 Crowcombe Heathfield 10 30 12 55 14 57 16 42 Crowcombe Heathfield 09 38 10 30 11 20 12 55 13 42 14 57 16 42 Stogumber 10 39 13 04 15 06 16 51 Stogumber 09 46 10 39 11 29 13 04 13 51 15 06 16 51 Williton 10 50 13 17 15 20 17 18 Williton 09 55 10 50 11 40 13 17 14 18 15 20 17 18 Doniford (R) 10 54 13 21 15 24 17 21 Doniford (R) 09 58 10 54 11 44 13 21 14 21 15 24 17 21 Watchet 11 00 13 27 15 29 17 27 Watchet 10 04 11 00 11 49 13 27 14 27 15 29 17 27 Washford 11 09 13 36 15 37 17 36 Washford 10 12 11 09 11 57 13 36 14 36 15 37 17 36 Blue Anchor 11 19 13 44 15 45 17 44 Blue Anchor 10 24 11 19 12 05 13 44 14 50 15 45 17 44 Dunster 11 27 13 52 15 53 17 52 Dunster 10 32 11 27 12 13 13 52 14 58 15 53 17 52 Minehead 11 35 14 00 16 00 18 00 Minehead 10 40 11 35 12 20 14 00 15 05 16 00 18 00 STEAM STEAM STEAM STEAM STEAM DIESEL STEAM STEAM STEAM STEAM DIESEL Minehead 10 05 12 30 14 30 16 30 Minehead 10 05 11 00 12 30 14 30 15 25 16 30 17 25 Dunster 10 13 12 38 14 39 16 39 Dunster 10 13 11 08 12 38 14 39 15 33 16 39 17 33 Blue Anchor 10 22 12 47 14 48 16 48 Blue Anchor 10 22 11 17 12 47 14 48 15 47 16 48 17 47 Washford 10 32 12 57 14 58 16 58 Washford 10 32 11 25 12 57 14 58 15 56 16 58 17 55 Watchet 10 42 13 07 15 08 17 08 Watchet 10 42 11 33 13 07 15 08 16 06 17 08 18 03 Doniford (R) 10 45 13 10 15 12 17 12 Doniford (R) 10 45 11 36 13 10 15 12 16 10 17 12 18 06 Williton 10 55 13 17 15 18 17 18 Williton 10 55 11 42 13 17 15 18 16 16 17 18 18 12 Stogumber 11 07 13 29 15 30 17 30 Stogumber 11 07 11 53 13 29 15 30 16 28 17 30 18 23 Crowcombe Heathfield 11 18 13 38 15 40 17 40 Crowcombe Heathfield 11 18 12 03 13 38 15 40 16 38 17 40 18 31 Bishops Lydeard 11 30 13 50 15 52 17 52 Bishops Lydeard 11 30 12 15 13 50 15 52 16 50 17 52 18 42

March 2019 April 2019 May 2019 M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 27 28 29 30 31

August 2019 September 2019 October 2019 M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S 1 2 3 4 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 28 29 30 31 30

The West Somerset Railway reserves the right to operational, technical and any other reason to ament the published dates, timings, number of services, type of haulage and event dates.

8 WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY TIMETABLE 2019

DIESEL STEAM STEAM STEAM DIESEL STEAM STEAM STEAM DIESEL STEAM STEAM STEAM Bishops Lydeard 09 25 10 15 11 00 12 40 13 20 14 40 16 20 Bishops Lydeard 10 15 11 00 12 40 14 40 16 20 Crowcombe Heathfield 09 38 10 30 11 20 12 55 13 42 14 57 16 42 Crowcombe Heathfield 10 30 11 20 12 55 14 57 16 42 Stogumber 09 46 10 39 11 29 13 04 13 51 15 06 16 51 Stogumber 10 39 11 29 13 04 15 06 16 51 Williton 09 55 10 50 11 40 13 17 14 18 15 20 17 18 Williton 10 50 11 40 13 17 15 20 17 18 Doniford (R) 09 58 10 54 11 44 13 21 14 21 15 24 17 21 Doniford (R) 10 54 11 44 13 21 15 24 17 21 Watchet 10 04 11 00 11 49 13 27 14 27 15 29 17 27 Watchet 11 00 11 49 13 27 15 29 17 27 Washford 10 12 11 09 11 57 13 36 14 36 15 37 17 36 Washford 11 09 11 57 13 36 15 37 17 36 Blue Anchor 10 24 11 19 12 05 13 44 14 50 15 45 17 44 Blue Anchor 11 19 12 05 13 44 15 45 17 44 Dunster 10 32 11 27 12 13 13 52 14 58 15 53 17 52 Dunster 11 27 12 13 13 52 15 53 17 52 Minehead 10 40 11 35 12 20 14 00 15 05 16 00 18 00 Minehead 11 35 12 20 14 00 16 00 18 00 STEAM DIESEL STEAM STEAM STEAM STEAM DIESEL STEAM STEAM STEAM DIESEL STEAM Minehead 10 05 11 00 12 30 14 30 15 25 16 30 17 25 Minehead 10 05 12 30 14 30 15 25 16 30 Dunster 10 13 11 08 12 38 14 39 15 33 16 39 17 33 Dunster 10 13 12 38 14 39 15 33 16 39 Blue Anchor 10 22 11 17 12 47 14 48 15 47 16 48 17 47 Blue Anchor 10 22 12 47 14 48 15 47 16 48 Washford 10 32 11 25 12 57 14 58 15 56 16 58 17 55 Washford 10 32 12 57 14 58 15 56 16 58 Watchet 10 42 11 33 13 07 15 08 16 06 17 08 18 03 Watchet 10 42 13 07 15 08 16 06 17 08 Doniford (R) 10 45 11 36 13 10 15 12 16 10 17 12 18 06 Doniford (R) 10 45 13 10 15 12 16 10 17 12 Williton 10 55 11 42 13 17 15 18 16 16 17 18 18 12 Williton 10 55 13 17 15 18 16 16 17 18 Stogumber 11 07 11 53 13 29 15 30 16 28 17 30 18 23 Stogumber 11 07 13 29 15 30 16 28 17 30 Crowcombe Heathfield 11 18 12 03 13 38 15 40 16 38 17 40 18 31 Crowcombe Heathfield 11 18 13 38 15 40 16 38 17 40 Bishops Lydeard 11 30 12 15 13 50 15 52 16 50 17 52 18 42 Bishops Lydeard 11 30 13 50 15 52 16 50 17 52

June 2019 July 2019 M T W T F S S M T W T F S S How to 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 navigate our 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 timetable 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Match the colour on the 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 date you wish to travel with 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 29 30 31 the timetable of the same colour. Dates indicated as Purple or Pink have special November 2019 Dec. 2019 / Jan 2020 timetables and fares which M T W T F S S M T W T F S S will be announced on our 1 2 3 1 website. On these days, 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Freedom of the Line tickets 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 and Annual Passes and vouchers are not valid. 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 29 30 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5

The West Somerset Railway reserves the right to operational, technical and any other reason to ament the published dates, timings, number of services, type of haulage and event dates.

GROUP TRAVEL GUIDE 9 REFRESHMENTS

On Train Refreshments Served from the Buffet Car

• Hot beverages RAILWAYMAN’S • Cold drinks, including wine, beers, ciders and spirits LUNCH £6.00 • Cakes, biscuits, crisps and confectionery Either sandwiches or pasty, a hot drink/ • Fresh – sandwiches, sausage rolls and soup or juice plus crisps and a cake. traditional pasties Food with Reserved Seats and Table Service for parties of 16 or more people Hot Meals - all served with tea, coffee or fruit juice drink • Cod and Chips (Gluten Free option available on most services but MUST be pre-ordered) £12.00 • Jumbo sausage & chips £9.00 • Chicken & chips £12.00 • Vegetarian burger & chips £10.00 Delicious Treats • Children’s choices available • Tea or coffee with biscuit selection£3.80 • Tea or coffee with home-made cake WEST selection £4.90 (buttercream sandwich, coffee & walnut, Victorian fruit cake or COUNTRY similar selection) CREAM TEA £6.00 PACKED The taste of the West Country LUNCH £6.50 Locally sourced scones, jam and clotted cream, served with a cup of locally Sandwich, crisps, pre-packed cake, blended tea. We regret we are unable an apple or banana served with tea, to supply gluten free cream teas. Other coffee or fruit juice gluten free options available.

10 WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY YOUR SPECIAL OCCASION

For your special occasion...

If you charter a whole carriage or a private What we need to know: train, we can provide a bespoke catering 1. Date of travel service to suit your party. We will be happy to discuss your requirements and provide 2. Time of travel suggestions and recommendations ranging 3. Any requirements including wheelchair from finger buffets to 3 course meals. access or catering

We have experience in catering for birthdays, 4. Approximate quantity of passengers. anniversaries, weddings and funerals, as well What happens next: as corporate occasions. We can provide wine 1. We check the availability for you. and beer, including real ales from excellent local breweries, soft drinks and hot beverages. 2. If the date and time is available we will Your private carriage can be decorated with book you in. ribbons, balloons, flowers, paper sprinkles etc 3. We will confirm your booking via email as you wish and for your private train you can or post. even commission your own commemorative head board. 4. If catering is required we will need confirmation from the catering department before we can confirm availablity with you. When you have the date that you would like to 5. Once you receive your confirmation letter, travel, with an idea of timings, please contact please check it carefully. us either by email [email protected] or call 6. We require a 10% non-refundable deposit 01643 700398 to let us know your plans. at this stage. We can then talk you through availability and 7. Catering payments will be required two extra arrangements that may be required for weeks before your date of travel. your day. 8. Final payments for fares can then be made at least one week in advance off travel or on the day at the booking office. 9. Your ticket to cover the whole group will be issued once full payment is received. Please do check our terms and conditions overleaf before making a group booking.

GROUP TRAVEL GUIDE 11 TERMS & CONDITIONS

Terms and conditions for group bookings • Group bookings should be made at least one agreed with a member of the group week prior to the event date. bookings team. • There is a pre booked passenger limit of 120 • The West Somerset Railway reserve the right people for any one train. This may mean that to alter the timetable at short notice. If this your preferred date and time may not be occurs, we will endeavour to contact you available. This will be discussed with you at as early as possible to make you aware of the time of booking. changes that may affect your journey. • A non-refundable 10% deposit will need to be • Please let us know at the time of booking, if received before your booking is confirmed you think that any members of your group (please refer to the ‘how to book’ page) will be using a wheelchair. • Full payment of the fare can be made on the day at the booking office, unless previously Terms and conditions for catering • Food can only be pre-booked for 16 or • Orders are individually sourced from local more persons suppliers and then delivered to you by our • Groups of less than 20 may have their seats team of dedicated volunteer staff. reserved in the buffet car. • Changes to catering requirements should • Some items may be unavailable on Sundays, be made at least 2 weeks prior to travel. No especially hot food and orders with chips. refunds will be offered after this time. • We regret that we cannot accept party • Payment in full must be received by WSR plc catering bookings for: Special Event days at least two weeks before travel. (purple and blue days on the timetable) • If we provide a staffed buffet car service for a High Season days – (25th July to 3rd whole train charter, there will be an additional September 2018) charge over and above the standard train • The Diesel Multiple Unit is unsuitable for charter fee. party catering. CONTACT: • Party Catering Bookings must be received by For more information on catering on the West WSR no later than two weeks prior to travel. Somerset Railway, please call 01643 700398 • All party catering requests are subject to or email [email protected] availability and must be confirmed by the WSR catering department before they are considered firm orders.

12 WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY SPECIAL EVENTS

TRAVEL ON ONE OF OUR SPECIALS. WE RUN REGULAR EVENING AND DAYTIME SPECIALS INCLUDING FISH AND CHIPS, CREAM TEA TRAINS, MURDER MYSTERIES, SANTA TRAINS, CAROL TRAINS, DUNSTER BY CANDLELIGHT EVENT AND MANY MORE.

RAILWAY FISH AND GALAS CHIP SPECIAL DIESEL GALA CHEESE AND AUTUMN STEAM GALA WINTER STEAM FESTIVAL CIDER SPECIAL

MURDER STEAM AND MYSTERY CREAM SPECIAL DUNSTER CASTLE EXPRESS MEET AND LYNTON & LYNMOUTH GREET DAYS EXPLORER WSRA STEAM AND VINTAGE RALLY QUANTOCK

CHRISTMAS BELLE SERVICES DINING TRAIN SUNDAY LUNCHES SANTA TRAINS MINEHEAD STATION CHRISTMAS MARKET MIDWEEK SUMMER LUNCHES DUNSTER BY CANDLELIGHT SATURDAY EVENING DINNERS CAROL TRAINS CHRISTMAS DINNERS

GROUP TRAVEL GUIDE 13 HAWKSWORTH OBSERVATION SALOON The Hawksworth Observation Saloon:

This carriage took its name from Frederick William Hawksworth, who was the last Chief Mechanical Engineer of the Great Western Railway. In 1948 the inspection saloon was constructed to Hawksworth’s design with a chocolate and cream livery, and allocated to Taunton. It is 52 feet long, with a saloon at either end with a galley, lavatory and guard’s compartment in between. It was acquired and is lovingly maintained by the team of craftsmen. Steve Edge

This beautiful historic inspection carriage has been painstakingly restored to its original This would be a great option for birthdays, condition and is now available for limited, anniversaries, celebrations and corporate exclusive hire for up to twenty people. events.

The carriage offers panoramic views on The price for a return trip is £900* which your twenty mile trip through the Quantock includes your catering. Hills, along the coast to Watchet Harbour, *A charge of £50 will be required if your return Blue Anchor Bay and Dunster Castle, before train timing, results in the Hawksworth being reaching the seaside town of Minehead. attached to another service. We offer a choice of three menus featuring some of Somerset’s finest produce. Wine, champagne and soft drinks to compliment your meal are available to order.

Julie Amies Green

14 WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY ADVERTISEMENT

GROUP TRAVEL GUIDE 15 WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY - THE LONGEST HERITAGE RAILWAY IN ENGLAND

How to find us: By Road: Station postcodes Bishops Lydeard station (TA4 3RU) is on the (for SatNav users): A358, west of Taunton with a large free car Bishops Lydeard - TA4 3RU, park (height restriction of 2.4m). Follow the Crowcombe Heathfield - TA4 4PA, brown WSR signs from M5 J25 or J26 from Stogumber - TA4 3TR, the north, east or south. Williton - TA4 4RQ, Watchet - TA23 0UA, Minehead station (TA24 5BG) is on the coast Washford - TA23 0PP, off the A39 (and the A396 from Tiverton) with Blue Anchor - TA24 6LG, public car parking nearby. Blue Anchor & Dunster - TA24 6PJ, Watchet have public car parking nearby. Minehead - TA24 5BG. By Coach, Minibus, etc: Please allow at least 25 minutes to park, Free coach parking is available at Bishops purchase tickets and find your seat on the Lydeard Station for coaches, there is also a train. drop off point right next to the station. Free Smoking Policy: The Railway operates coach parking is also available in Minehead near the railway station. a no-smoking policy on all its trains, in station buildings, on platforms and all Please note that the coach parking is not public areas. This includes e-cigarettes. accessible through the car park next to the station. It can be accessed through Mart Road.

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