A non-stop journey time of 59 minutes could be achieved between Plymouth and Exeter, under plans to reopen the 'northern route' between the two cities via Okehampton and Tavistock. The Tavistock Okehampton Reopening Scheme (TORS) group says full reopening of the 58-mile route would improve access to education and jobs, as well as serving the region's growing leisure and tourism market. Having closed as a through route in 1968, the only surviving portions of the northern route are short stubs from Exeter-Meldon Quarry and Plymouth-Bere Alston. Some 21 miles would need reinstating from Meldon Quarry to Bere Alston. A passenger service from Exeter-Okehampton is set to be reinstated next year.
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