THE Friends of Bridgwater Station group is holding a public meeting on Thursday, March 8 at 7pm.

The meeting will take place at the GWRSA Club on Wellington Road and speakers David Northey from Network Rail and town and district Cllr Mick Lerry will debate the topic: "What is the future of Bridgwater Rail Station and Rail Services?"

Friends of Bridgwater Station was formed in 2012, to campaign on behalf of rail users, to defend and improve a once-thriving and vital part of the rail network in the south-west.

A spokesman said: "Bridgwater has a population of some 41,000, and is still growing.  We need rail facilities to meet the needs of our present community and the challenges of future developments."

For further details contact Glen Burrows on 01278 450562 or glenburrows@btinternet.com, or look on the Friends of Bridgwater Station Facebook page.