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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