If you are looking for an interview or a quote – we are more than happy to talk to you. Please connect with us. Below are
Facts
- Our mission at Connect Bude is to reconnect Bude and Holsworthy to the National Rail Network, initially via Okehampton.
- We are a volunteer-ran campaign group established in 2016
- We are fast reaching 500 members and supporters
- We are supported by our local town and parish councils along the future rail route
- A North Cornwall and West Devon connection would be serving +40k residents and +285k visitors a year
- The lack of regional connectivity inhibits access to work, education, health, leasure, and culture; especially for those without private transport.
- This is evidenced by the fact that Bude suffers a net loss of young people (15 to 24), with those staying more likely to be on benefits than the average
- The original rail route opened in 1898 and was closed in 1966
- The campaigning of Okerail led to the line from Okehampton to Exeter being reopened in 2021
- The new hourly service is already a major success with passenger numbers 250% of the anticipated use
Video
We have our YouTube page here.