'People felt cut off': talk of reopening railway line sparks hope in Devon

Residents of Okehampton welcome news that service that was discontinued as part of Beeching cuts in 1960s may be restoredRomantically minded railway enthusiasts in the West Country town of Okehampton dream of a bygone era when services such as the Atlantic Coast Express and the Devon Belle (which boasted an observation car with huge windows to maximise the views) rattled through.More pragmatic types would simply be glad of a regular service that will allow them to travel by rail to the cities of