OkeRail was involved on the day that the service day was announced.
Service Announcement
The OkeRail Chair was invited to the media day on the 12th October 2021 when the announcement was made that the service will start on the 20th November.
The price of a return ticket to Exeter was also announced, that will be £8.
Richard Burningham and Dr Michael Ireland (Front L-R) in the Publicity Shot Announcing the Service With Matt Barnes GWR Far Right
Dr Michael Ireland Chair of OkeRail Being Interviewed by the Media About the Service Announcement
The BBC, ITV and a variety of local press were at Okehampton Station to cover the wonderful news of the service announcement.
This is the first line in England to open for many years, hence the interest.