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New Year's Day Travel Disruptions
It maybe the weekend but there are some changes to travelling because of the festive period. Trains Trains will be starting later than usual on Sunday 1 January 2012 but throughout the day will be commencing a normal Sunday service. Engineering works are still taking place around Bristol Parkway, so if you are travelling from Trowbridge and changing at Parkway, ask a member of staff about alternative travel arrangements.... -
Trowbridge gets Driving Test Centre again
Trowbridge will be getting a driving test centre once again after the other centre was closed three years ago. Learner drivers in Trowbridge will now be able to take their test closer to home now that a new test centre will be opened. The centre will be available from next month after the government decided to give both Trowbridge and Westbury driving test centres. Trowbridge's old test centre closed in 2008 which meant all... -
Trowbridge Carnival 2011 Road Closures
This Saturday, Trowbridge carnival will be lighting up the town with their annual procession. The carnival procession will be held this week 22nd October 2011. It is important that you are aware of the following road closures in the town to avoid any complications to travel plans you may have. Road Closures • Canal Road (by Wickes) will be closed from 3pm-9pm • Islington, Timbrell Street, Union Street,... -
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Trowbridge Station Receives Security Boost
Trowbridge station security has been upgraded as part of First Great Western's improvements to various stations. The station now has two security cameras on both platforms in an attempt to make the station area safer and secure. Dave Martin, the Station Manager for stations in Wiltshire and Dorset said: "Previously Trowbridge Station has only had very limited CCTV inside the station building, now we have introduced platform... -
Take a Trip to Weymouth from Trowbridge in Style
From Sunday 17th July, until the 11th September 2011, you could be travelling to Weymouth in style from Trowbridge station. Well if you have the money to spare that is. The Railway Touring Company are offering a trip down memory lane on trains that will take you back to seaside trips in the 1950s. The trains, hauled by a steam locomotive will leave Bristol Temple Meads at 09.15, stopping at Keynsham and Bath, before heading on to...
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Rail services to West Wiltshire hit by derailment
Train services between Bath and West Wiltshire have been hit by serious disruption this morning after a derailment at Westbury. First Great Western said the Westbury-bound line was blocked, leading to cancellations and delays of up to an hour. Services could also be revised at short notice. The latest information said train services are now able to run through the Westbury area but would not be stopping at the town's station until... -
Trowbridge Station Catching Fare Dodgers Out
Trowbridge station is taking measures to help stop people getting on trains without a ticket. Police have become more common around the area, communicating with the station staff and conductors to catch those without a valid ticket. Yersterday, at midday, two men were fined for travelling without a ticket and were warned by police. Over the last few years, train companies have been testing ways to lower the number of... -
Unsung no more – Swift heroes win accolades
The unsung heroes of Wiltshire's highways aren't so anonymous anymore –after recently receiving a clutch of accolades from across the county. The winning streak peaked when Swift Medics were crowned Wiltshire Community Group of the Year in the Wiltshire Life Awards. The three nominees for the award were Swift Medics, The Longmeadow Residents and Tenants Association of Trowbridge, and Wiltshire Air Ambulance. Team... -
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Driving Tests to Return to Trowbridge
In a sharp U-turn, the government has announced that driving tests will once again take place in Trowbridge. There have been numerous campaigns to reopen the Trowbridge test centre after it was closed in 2008 by the Driving Standards Agency. The closure of the centre has meant for the last three years, learners have had to make their way to Chippenham to take their tests. The announcement follows Drive Slow protests which have been... -
Changes at Trowbridge Station
I was at Trowbridge station yesterday getting a train to Bristol and noticed that there is work being done on platform one. The last few times I've been to the station, there has been the likes of diggers in the car park, but no signs of work. I've tired having a look to see what work is being done, and have had no luck. Does anyone know what is being done at the station? I think it was years ago that there used to be another waiting...
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Most Popular Discussions in Transport
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What a triumph of road planning the system outside the Asda car park.The end of the hold up was halfway along Newtown the other day. It would appear...
By mickel45 at 14:46 on 10/05/11
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With petrol prices rising, do you fill up in Trowbridge, or do you go out of town where there is more competition and slightly lower prices?
By jodehumphries at 09:59 on 08/03/11
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A big Thank You to the staff at Trowbridge Railway Station who gave Christmas cards to all the regular passengers first thing this morning. Everyone...
By richardhav at 20:22 on 15/12/11
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Do you commute from Trowbridge to work by train? Train fares are increasing again in price by 8% come January. Will this affect your journey to work?
By nhavergal at 12:25 on 16/08/11
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Did anyone else hear any cars racing on Saturday night about 11.30? I think it must have been in the direction of the White Horse Business Par.
By jodehumphries at 21:03 on 08/08/11
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A bit of a pop quiz for you...... what is the speed limit on County Way leading down past what used to be Trowbridge Football Club?
By jodehumphries at 18:03 on 21/06/11
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Traffic is what it is love it or really hate it, we all have to put up with the noise and the smell.But one thing that really bugs me is cyclists who...
By newcitizen at 11:53 on 21/05/11
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