The Tarka Line - North Devon's Main Line

The Passengers' Voice

Campaigning for rail travellers, businesses and communities between Barnstaple and Exeter

Independent & Connected

Supporting Rail Users For Over 30 Years

We believe that our role as an independent advocate for the line is particularly important, and we fulfil this role by developing positive working relationships with the other stakeholders in the line.

350+

Successful projects

30+

Years of service

700,000+

Passengers per year

250+

Members

The Latest

Campaigns

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Increased Train Capacity

Campaigning for more capacity on trains, through longer trains and more frequent services at peak times and ideally throughout the day.

Greater Access

Greater Access

Campaigning for greater access to railway through improved bus linkages, such as more buses going to the railway station Barnstaple, as well as our more rural stations.

Better Parking

Improved Parking

Campaigning for improved car parking at our rural stations like Umberleigh & Eggesford and increase parking at Barnstaple and Crediton.

Better Connections

Campaigning for better connections at Exeter with services to and from London, Bristol, Birmingham and the North.

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Growth & Diversity

Work with the Community and Businesses to develop a long term strategy for the railway that delivers the service that we need to encourage growth, diversity and opportunities.

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Reaching Out

How the North line serves the communities along the route from the larger conurbations like Barnstaple to smaller more remote communities like Portsmouth Arms, we would like to hear form you on your thoughts.

Walk It!

Tarka Line Walks

A guide to encourage travellers on the Exeter – Barnstaple Tarka rail line to explore the landscape on the other side of the window.

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Our next meeting will be confirmed soon. In the meantime, do not hesitate to get in touch via our contact page.

Our latest projects include campaigning for increased train capacity, greater access, improved parking, better connections, and working with community and businesses for growth and diversity.

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