Rail passengers in the Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge area are being asked for their views on the future of rail services across the region.
It comes as the government considers how the Great Western franchise can best support the massive investment planned for the network.
Train services between many of the towns and cities of the south west are set to be transformed through a multi-billion pound programme of investment, which will see extensive electrification of the Great Western route and the roll out of new state-of-the-art electric trains.
To ensure the franchise best meets the needs of passengers, a consultation has been launched to help decide how rail services will be managed over the next five years.
The Great Western network is set for a series of major works over the next five years. The consultation which will run to June 26th found here.
A spokesman said: “These are exciting times for the Great Western franchise. Extensive electrification, new state-of-the-art trains and the introduction of Crossrail services will deliver a world-class railway that improves services for passengers and drives economic growth.”
“To make sure we make the most of this massive investment we want to hear from anyone who has an interest in these vital routes. This is further proof of our commitment to put passengers at the heart of our franchising system.”
