Opening day – in pictures
At the end of a brilliant first day on the Dartmoor Line, here are some photo highlights from passengers and staff.
Thanks to all who worked, volunteered and travelled on the line today to make it such a tremendous occasion.
Mission complete ✅
— The Tall Controller (@Tall_Controller) November 20, 2021
The first regular train for nearly 50 years arrives in Okehampton on time.
150233 and 150221 both resplendent in their special #DartmoorLine liveries.
A special moment for everyone involved! pic.twitter.com/uil5elK6TH
👏 Time to celebrate the first passenger service arriving in Okehampton this morning.
— Network Rail Western (@networkrailwest) November 20, 2021
📣 This is the return of regular services in nearly 50 years !!
📷 This is a picture of the first train full of passengers. pic.twitter.com/rBu9iNEpOb
The Exeter to Okehampton railway line is up and running today for the first time in almost 50 years. It was wonderful talking to all the amazing people who had got up early to be a part of history 🚂 Can’t wait to go walking in Dartmoor straight off the train pic.twitter.com/ZhqQqP6vmL
— Katy Keighley (@KeighleyKaty) November 20, 2021
Arrived in #Okehampton on 1st morning of newly restored #dartmoorline. Town buzzing. Car free travellers seeing the sights and striding onto @GoDartmoor @TelegraphTravel @GWRHelp pic.twitter.com/rtLIfIWmFl
— Mark Stratton (@MarkofDartmoor) November 20, 2021
First day of new #dartmoorline train service that will open up #Okehampton and #Dartmoor to car free #travel. This passenger was travelling to honour her grandfather, a former stationmaster on old line.@TelegraphTravel @GWRHelp pic.twitter.com/SkrAwwo0pr
— Mark Stratton (@MarkofDartmoor) November 20, 2021