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    Environmental groups blamed for Portishead rail delay
    rodneypitt9
    • Nov 11, 2021
    • 3 min

    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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    rodneypitt9
    • Jul 20, 2021
    • 1 min

    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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    Royal Train carrying the Queen seen travelling through Devon and Somerset
    rodneypitt9
    • Jun 22, 2021
    • 2 min

    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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    Even Better Connections at Bristol Temple Meads
    rodneypitt9
    • Jun 1, 2021
    • 2 min

    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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    A New Station - Is it on the Level?
    rodneypitt9
    • Jun 1, 2021
    • 2 min

    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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    Minister calls on Hitachi and train operators to end disruption and looks at Compensation
    rodneypitt9
    • May 11, 2021
    • 3 min

    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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    New Hope for Portishead Line
    rodneypitt9
    • Apr 21, 2021
    • 3 min

    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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    Bedminster station becomes the End of The Line!
    rodneypitt9
    • Apr 19, 2021
    • 2 min

    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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    Government Fund Boosts Avon Valley Railway
    rodneypitt9
    • Apr 8, 2021
    • 1 min

    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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    Bristol Temple Meads Station gets £10.2m upgrade
    rodneypitt9
    • Mar 31, 2021
    • 2 min

    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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    Former Rail Yard to go for Housing
    rodneypitt9
    • Mar 31, 2021
    • 2 min

    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, 2021
    • 3 min

    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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    Radstock regeneration : The rail bid is in, now it is just a wait to see if it can happen
    rodneypitt9
    • Mar 15, 2021
    • 3 min

    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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    Driven by a Dalek!
    rodneypitt9
    • Mar 6, 2021
    • 2 min

    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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    Contractors Sought for Portishead Rail Line
    rodneypitt9
    • Mar 2, 2021
    • 4 min

    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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    A Network Rail Design Competition Could Benefit Push for New Wellington Station
    rodneypitt9
    • Jan 22, 2021
    • 2 min

    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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    The Somerset and Dorset Railway Line to be an Active Travel Route
    rodneypitt9
    • Jan 20, 2021
    • 2 min

    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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