Here’s some highlights of all we’ve achieved in recent months.
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1. Front Page in the COUNTY TIMES on May 1st “Campaigners Outraged as Station
Overlooked” an excellent article by Anwen Parry, it can still be read online at
www.countytimes.co.uk/news/26063707.carno-station-campaign-anger-welsh-
government-snub/
The main points in the article are that the Welsh Government selected Carno as one of
only four stations for which it sought New Stations Funding in 2020, but now left it out
completely from its 2026 wish-list for 20 new stations. She also says, “Investment in Mid
Wales, apart from the Newtown bypass, is far behind the north and south. Mid Wales is
massively underfunded.”
She also quoted from a member of Carno Station Action Group, that access to healthcare
is a powerful argument, the main hospitals being in Aberystwyth and Shrewsbury, both at
the end of the Cambrian Line. A station would allow people to get to appointments
independently, without needing a car or relying on lifts.
2. The new Protest Vinyl Banners – AILAGORWCH GORSAF CARNO and REOPEN
CARNO STATION are now ready to be displayed at both ends of the village.
3. Seismic change at the Senedd Election – Plaid Cymru 35.4% Reform UK 29.3%
Welsh Labour 11.1% So we will now contact our new local member and also the new
Minister in charge of Transport. We want them to make our campaign a priority, so we will
tell them of the need to improve access to employment, education facilities and hospitals.
4. Our local MP Steve Witherden, as seen on the Facebook page Reopen CARNO
station, has proposed an amendment to the Railway Bill before Parliament. He is asking
for a dedicated department responsible for the restoration of Services and Stations,
specifically mentioning Carno.
5. Adding Carno Station to the Local Development Plan.
We have written to Gwilym Davies, Head of Planning & Regulatory Services at
Powys County Council, also other relevant members.
The next meeting of the Carno Station Action Group is on
Wednesday 27th May 7:00pm at the Community Centre.
Everybody is welcome.