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
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
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.
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.
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.
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 –
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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.