In 1875 , the Midland Railway and the LSWR together took over a joint lease of the line , forming the Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway .
Initial train services were provided by the London and South Western Railway ( LSWR ) .
In 1875 , the Midland Railway and the LSWR together took over a joint lease of the line , forming the Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway .
Initial train services were provided by the London and South Western Railway ( LSWR ) .