After the successful campaign and the reinstatement of the First Great Western commuter train services in December 2006. The focus of the Action Group has concentrated on issues at Severn Tunnel Station, relating to more trains, less overcrowding, improved car parking, station facilities and integrated transport.

AIMS Overturn cuts in rail transport Provide forum for gathering & provision of information, lobbying and to seek answers to questionsraised. Seek solutions to transport problems Work towards better facilities and amenities

PRIORITIES Buses – integrated transport Car Park – address short term needs Timetables for December 2008 Car Park – longer term (2009) Conference Station facilities

In February the Action Group produced a PowerPoint presentation relating to issues at Severn Tunnel Station and recognised to make any changes at the station the Action Group needed support.

Since March the presentation has been shown to many individuals, groups and organisations, including:-

Newport East: MP Jessica Morden Newport East: AM John Griffith Monmouth: MP David Davies Monmouth: AM Nick Ramsey South East Wales: AM Mike German Monmouthshire County Councillors: Peter Fox Robert Greenland Philip Murphy Nick Ramsey James Harris Jim Higginson Mike Smith Armand Watts Phylip Hobson Ronald Stewart David Ashwin

Caerwent Community Council Caldicot Town Council Rogiet Community Council Portskewett Community Council First Great Western Arriva Trains Wales Network Rail Passenger Focus Transport 2000 Railfuture South Wales Better Trains 4 Chepstow Severnside Forum Caldicot & District Chamber of Commerce Wye Valley and Forest of Dean Tourist Association