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Do people want a direct train to Birmingham? Mixed response to new route plan

Swindon Advertiser Andrea Glennon 15 October 2026
Do people want a direct train to Birmingham? Mixed response to new route plan

Plans to restore a direct rail link between Swindon and Birmingham have sparked a lively debate on social media, with many residents welcoming the prospect of easier travel while others questioned ticket prices, the economic benefits and whether the project will ever...

Plans to restore a direct rail link between Swindon and Birmingham have sparked a lively debate on social media, with many residents welcoming the prospect of easier travel while others questioned ticket prices, the economic benefits and whether the project will ever...
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