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Glastonbury Fights for Direct Rail Link
5 Feb
Summary
- Volunteers campaign for a direct bus to Castle Cary station.
- Over £20,000 has been raised to fund a pilot bus service.
- A 12-month pilot service aims to launch for summer 2026.
A dedicated group of volunteers in Glastonbury is actively campaigning for the establishment of a direct bus route to the nearby Castle Cary railway station. The Glastonbury Train Link organization, formed by local residents, has already amassed more than £20,000 to support their goal.
Currently, the organization is in the process of applying for funding from Somerset Council's £4.3m Local Authority Bus Grant. Their proposal is to establish a pilot bus service that would operate for a duration of 12 months. This service is envisioned to run daily, from morning until night, with a targeted launch in time for the 2026 summer season.
Surveys conducted by the group indicate strong public support, with 80% of respondents expressing that they would switch from using cars to primarily utilize the bus service. This initiative aims to enhance the accessibility of train services for both Glastonbury's population and its visitors, potentially reducing reliance on private vehicles.
