Join us at the TravelWatch SouthWest Autumn General Meeting 2026 in Taunton on Friday 9th October.

TravelWatch SouthWest Autumn General Meeting 2026

Date: Friday, 9th October 11:00 - 15:15 (10:30 arrival)

Location: Firepool Digital Innovation Centre, Taunton

About the Event:

Welcome drinks and registration 10:30 - 11:00.

Are we set up to cover the journeys we need?

How can rail, bus, and infrastructure in the South West better serve aging populations, rural communities, and accessibility needs? We’ll explore how socially necessary services are delivered and how grassroots voices can shape them.

How can the DfT and transport operators better listen to - and act on - community feedback?

We will explore these themes and questions at Autumn's general meeting and across the 2026/27 period.

Save the date! Agenda for the day will be confirmed shortly.

Free Coach travel will be provided along three routes. Stops/timings may be changed due to demand and final information will be sent to those that have requested coach travel.

Swindon Route:

08:30 Fleming Way Stand N1/2, Swindon

10:45 Firepool Centre, Taunton

15:15 Return journey

Bournemouth Route:

07:15 Bournemouth Train Station

08:15 Wareham Train Station

09:15 Sherborne Train Station

09:35 Yeovil Penn Mill Train Station

10:45 Firepool Centre, Taunton

15:15 Return journey

Cornwall/Devon Route:

07:00 Truro Train Station

07:30 St Austell Train Station

08:30 Saltash Fore Street

08:50 Plymouth Argyle Park and Ride

10:30 Firepool Centre, Taunton

15:15 Return journey

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