
Devon Metro
The County's Railways Since 2011
Andrew Bartlett(Author)
Amberley Publishing
Published on 15. June 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
96 pages
978-1-3981-2359-5 (ISBN)
Description
In 2011, Devon County Council outlined plans for a rapid-transit-style rail network, the Devon Metro, to be achieved through improvements to services and facilities, including the opening of new stations. As well as the Great Western Railway main line, the five other active branches centred on Exeter would be incorporated into the scheme. At the western end of the county, Plymouth councillors have for some time also been looking at a tram-style Metro for the city, along with a new station for Plympton and the reinstatement of the line to Tavistock and Okehampton.
With vibrant images and informative text, this book explores how the Metro plans have developed line by line since 2011 and what might realistically be achieved in the next decade.
With vibrant images and informative text, this book explores how the Metro plans have developed line by line since 2011 and what might realistically be achieved in the next decade.
Reviews / Votes
'An enjoyable and informative read.' * Model Rail Magazine, October 2025 * 'Andrew Barlett's book about Devon County Council's plans for a rapid-transit style network - as given away in the book's title - is fascinating.' * Railwatch, October 2025 *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Chalford
United Kingdom
Illustrations
180 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 165 mm
Width: 234 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
310 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-3981-2359-5 (9781398123595)
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Person
Born in Leicester in 1951, Andrew Bartlett became interested in public transport at a very early age. He worked for the Inland Revenue/HMRC for thirty-eight years, and since early retirement in 2007, he has set crosswords for the Financial Times and written several books on transport history. Married to Debbie, he lives in Newton Abbot, close to the Great Western Railway.