Community Railway
The railway between Exeter and Barnstaple is designated as a community railway and is supported by marketing provided by the Devon and Cornwall Rail Partnership. The line is promoted under the Tarka Line name.
The Beer Engine opposite the station was one of the pubs that pioneered the link between railways and country inns. In the 1980s it was offering discounted drinks to train passengers; it is now included in the Tarka Line rail ale trail that allows participants to claim merchandise after visiting a selection of pubs along the line.
Read more about this topic: Newton St Cyres Railway Station
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