Environmental groups blamed for Portishead rail delay
Abandoned Portishead rail line. (Credit: Barry Cash) North Somerset's MP Dr Liam Fox and council are both frustrated by the delay to...
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Jul 20, 20211 min read
Bristol breweries listed among UK's best in South Western Railway research
South Western Railway has ranked all independent producers of beer based on their average Google review rating, the number of beers they...
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rodneypitt9
Jun 22, 20212 min read
Royal Train carrying the Queen seen travelling through Devon and Somerset
The Queen was spotted travelling through Somerset on board the Royal Train towards Cornwall where the G7 Summit is under way. A video...
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rodneypitt9
Jun 1, 20212 min read
Even Better Connections at Bristol Temple Meads
Passengers can now stay better connected with the rollout of fast, free and reliable WiFi at Bristol Temple Meads station. The new...
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rodneypitt9
Jun 1, 20212 min read
A New Station - Is it on the Level?
The station would be on the main line connecting the South West with London Paddington Plans for a new railway station have moved forward...
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rodneypitt9
May 11, 20213 min read
Minister calls on Hitachi and train operators to end disruption and looks at Compensation
Rail Minister Chris Heaton-Harris has called on train manufacturer Hitachi to set out a safety inspection plan and long-term repair...
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rodneypitt9
Apr 21, 20213 min read
New Hope for Portishead Line
Portishead Station 1867 According to a report in the New Civil Engineer, construction and flood risk concerns have been alleviated as...
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rodneypitt9
Apr 19, 20212 min read
Bedminster station becomes the End of The Line!
A minor train station on the mainline into Bristol is to become the new railway terminus for passengers arriving in the city. Bedminster...
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rodneypitt9
Apr 8, 20211 min read
Government Fund Boosts Avon Valley Railway
The Avon Valley Railway has received a grant of £97,400 from the Government’s £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund to help the organisation...
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rodneypitt9
Mar 31, 20212 min read
Bristol Temple Meads Station gets £10.2m upgrade
Bristol Temple Meads Station Main Entrance Bristol Temple Meads railway station is set to get a £10.2m upgrade. The station will be...
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rodneypitt9
Mar 31, 20212 min read
Former Rail Yard to go for Housing
Previous plans for the former railway yard in Clutton. Freemantle Developments. Permission for use by all partners A derelict site in...
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rodneypitt9
Mar 15, 20213 min read
Restoring Your Railway Fund - Round 3 Bids Received
The Department for Transport is two thirds through its £500 million Restoring Your Railway Fund. The Fund is now closed for any further...
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rodneypitt9
Mar 15, 20213 min read
Radstock regeneration : The rail bid is in, now it is just a wait to see if it can happen
The Radstock Mayor on the former Radstock line According to a report in the Radstock Nub News, plans are afoot to reinstate the railway...
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rodneypitt9
Mar 6, 20212 min read
Driven by a Dalek!
Dalek builder Ian McTeague and his wife Tracy (Credit: 050321_DALEK2_ITV) It's not every day you see a Dalek rolling down the street -...
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rodneypitt9
Mar 2, 20214 min read
Contractors Sought for Portishead Rail Line
The Bristol to Portbury railway line where the track splits at Pill (Image: PAUL GILLIS/Western Daily Press) Preparations are being made...
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rodneypitt9
Jan 22, 20212 min read
A Network Rail Design Competition Could Benefit Push for New Wellington Station
Possible Site of New Wellington Railway Station, seen from Palmers Mead (Image: Daniel Mumby) Efforts to reopen a railway station in...
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rodneypitt9
Jan 20, 20212 min read
The Somerset and Dorset Railway Line to be an Active Travel Route
A former Somerset railway line could be brought back into use as an "active travel" route to encourage people to commute without using...
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