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Wellington (Somerset) train station closed Octc1964 and needs to be reopened.

Submitted on Wednesday 19th February 2025

Rejected on Friday 28th March 2025

Current status: Rejected

Rejection code: local (see below for details)

Petition Action

Wellington (Somerset) train station closed Octc1964 and needs to be reopened.

Petition Details

Wellington train station was due to be reopened after funding was agreed by the government in October 2021. However, almost four years later, station has not reopened and funding is at risk. We would like the government to approve funding for this essential station due to population growth.

Additional Information

Provide the funding for the train station to be built


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This petition was rejected

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