Friends of Yate Station

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If your train is delayed, cancelled, overcrowded or simply doesn't exist at a time that suits you, First Great Western would like to hear from you.

Please email them specific details of your problems to: , and they'll use your information to revise timetables.

You can also call Customer Services on 08457 000 125 (7am-10pm), or write to: Customer Services Team, FREEPOST SWB40576, Plymouth PL4 6ZZ

Click here to download the January 2010 Friends of Yate Station update [PDF 188kB].

Click here to download the minutes of the November 2009 meeting [PDF, 184kB].

What's it all about?

Do you have something to say about Yate Station and the surrounding area?

If so, you may be interested in joining the "Friends of Yate Station".

The group is for interested residents and users of the station and offers a chance to meet and discuss any issues.

Issues discussed so far have included:

• Train overcrowding
• Reduced rolling stock
• Fare evasion/evaders
• Maintaining ticket sales
• New timetabling
• Communication
• Bicycle storage/security
• Platform development
• Ticket Machine usability
• Revised bus provision
• Vehicle access/parking

Meetings are held quarterly at Poole Court, Yate, and are attended by members from Yate Town Council, South Gloucestershire Council, Severnside Community Rail Partnership, First Great Western, local residents and Yate Station users.

How to get in touch

If you would like to get involved in Friends of Yate Station, or send through questions or comments to the group, please do so via Yate Town Council.

The council cannot promise an immediate response, but will get back to you in due course.

Address: Friends of Yate Station, Yate Town Council, Poole Court, Poole Court Drive, Yate, South Gloucestershire BS37 5PP

Email:

Tel: 01454 866506

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Old photos of Yate Station

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