Paul Johnson

Chair of TransWilts Community Interest Company (incorporates TransWilts Community Rail Partnership)

[Paul Johnson @chairTransWilts]

Rail sale - half price day return tickets available for Melksham to Portsmouth at £20.00 adult. Dates between 25 April 27 May. Book now as seems only 8 sale price seats available on each train.

[Window Seater @Window_Seater]

From misty industrial powerhouses, to one of the birthplaces of photography, this is the glorious TransWilts Line 🙌 #visitwiltshire #communityrail

[Paul Johnson @chairTransWilts]

No increase in the station parking charges at Melksham Hub still just £2.50 a day! First 30 minutes free - so time for a coffee while waiting.

[Paul Johnson @chairTransWilts]

We were excited and surprised that by participating in a @GWRhelp @SavantaComRes stakeholder survey we were randomly selected to nominate a charity to receive a £100 donation. A wonderful incentive, we have chosen @JamiesFarm who are doing great work with young people. Thank you!

[Paul Johnson @chairTransWilts]

Melksham Hub getting exciting now the external work is coming towards completion with the car parking extension and cycle racks ready. Next stage needs some volunteer help - Café area tidy up and paint the building exterior.

[Paul Johnson @chairTransWilts]

Excellent news! TransWilts new cycling and walking brochures support routes from Melksham Station via Semington.

[Nick Holder @Holder2Nick]

Thrilled to confirm @wiltscouncil have submitted a bid to the DFT for funding to deliver and improvement to the walking and cycling route between Melksham and Trowbridge via Semington. @Votephilalford @jonathon_seed @cllrjonhubbard

[Paul Johnson @chairTransWilts]

Another big milestone reached at Melksham Station today as GWR complete the installation of the platform destination indicators. All part of the improvements being delivered under the Masterplan.

[Paul Johnson @chairTransWilts]

@MelkshamWithout @MelkshamTC @wiltscouncil We are grateful for the tremendous support and confidence from the Melksham community. A full recognition of all our stakeholders and funders is on the Melksham Hub website https://t.co/zfJHa4YSi5 together with latest programme information and news.

[Paul Johnson @chairTransWilts]

Significant milestones achieved this week in implementing the planned Melksham Station Hub see the web site https://t.co/Ro0bm2FO2E Work is starting in July to provide car parking, electric car charging and a community café in 2020.

[Paul Johnson @chairTransWilts]

@VoseDiane Congratulations a great moody photo could we have a copy/permission to display in our newly refurbished TransWilts White Horse Meeting Room on Westbury Station?

[Paul Johnson @chairTransWilts]

@TransWiltsCIC What a wonderful story on this special day.

[Paul Johnson @chairTransWilts]

@wiltshirepolice Tel [phone]

[Paul Johnson @chairTransWilts]

@RailDeliveryGrp And Transwilts are delivering 4 EV points at Melksham Station in 2020 thats 2% of the national capacity being delivered by just one Community Rail Partnership.

[Paul Johnson @chairTransWilts]

Take TransWilts to Trowbridge and you can visit both Scotland and Ireland in just one day!

[Paul Johnson @chairTransWilts]

We are delighted and proud to have achieved Accreditation status from the Dept. of Transport. Accreditation is formal recognition by the DfT that our community rail partnership operates to a high standard and that its objectives and activities are supported by the Government.

[Paul Johnson @chairTransWilts]

TransWilts have launched a brand new website. Lots of news and events, community information, plus links to the stations and the train information for our Wiltshire network. Same url: https://t.co/uLgczsFgp4 Join us as member or as a volunteer contact [email protected]

[Paul Johnson @chairTransWilts]

Chippenham Station survey report completed. Over 4 days we recorded 6,721 passengers entries and exit routes, and 196 surveys were completed & returned. Despite the cold and the snow, 13 great Community Rail volunteers and a warm café made it happen! A huge thank you everyone.

[Paul Johnson @chairTransWilts]

@CaveChippenham @SWLEP Emerging means SWLEP will be publishing the strategy in 2019. In the meantime updates will be given to TransWilts and Chippenham RUG members. Join at us at [email protected]

[Paul Johnson @chairTransWilts]

A significant day for local rail policy - attended the excellent SWLEP conference at STEAM yesterday showing an emerging long term rail strategy for Swindon and Wiltshire. Productive workshops with all the relevant stakeholders represented and participating - a lot of feedback!