FIRST Great Western is proposing significant changes to its draft timetable for December 2006, with the Tamar Valley line seeing the possible re-instatement of the early morning train. The changes being investigated follow extensive consultation with stakeholders and customers. The original revised timetable for the line saw daily trains reduced from eight to seven, with the early morning train being scrapped and the last train of the day being brought forward, forcing commuters from London to leave the city by 5pm. First Great Western press officer Tim Bowcock said confirmation of the final timetable would come ?in a few months? ? but the re-instatement of the early morning train would not come without a cost. ?To make that happen we will have to withdraw a less used service later in the day,? Mr Bowcock said. He also said the last train would be moved to make better connections to the Golden Hind from London. Among those pressing for changes to the original revised timetable is West Devon MP Geoffrey Cox, who attended a recent cross party meeting of South West MPs with Department of Trade officials. Speaking after the meeting, Mr Cox said in October, he received written confirmation from the junior transport minister that although timings might change, Bere Alston and Gunnislake would continue to be served by eight trains a day. ?Not only was the first train of the day to be lost ? a vital service for those commuting to Plymouth and beyond ? but the last train was to be brought forward, forcing passengers travelling from London to Bere Alston to leave Paddington earlier in order to make their connection.? Mr Cox said the situation was ?entirely unacceptable?. ?I have asked the Secretary of State to intervene personally, to guarantee the commitment his department made five months ago, and ensure that the eighth train between Plymouth and Gunnislake is not lost.?