Reopen Wimborne rail station

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

Wimborne rail station served the fine citizens of Wimborne for decades. Currently the popular market town has only a handful of bus connections, none of which could come close to the speed and efficiency of rail travel.

Noe that Wimborne Market has closed, the people of Wimborne deserve rail. It would be greener and faster, and it would encourage young people to stay in an area which struggles to retain its youth. Bring back Wimborne rail station! A journey from Wimborne to Bournemouth should not take an hour via public transport.

Why it was rejected

It was about a matter for a local council or devolved government, not the UK Government or Parliament.

We can’t accept petitions that request action at a local level.

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Timeline

24 Dec 2025	Petition opened for signatures
19 Jan 2026	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10

Status Rejected

Rejected 19 Jan 2026

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