There are concerns about the future of the proposed railway line to Portishead after it was unsuccessful for a funding bid to cover the shortfall following an increase in costs.
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Councils to make funding bid for MetroWest shortfall
Local councils are to submit a funding bid for £46m to cover the shortfall for phase 1 of the MetroWest project, which includes the reopening of the railway to Portishead.
Continue reading »Government announces support for rail schemes
The government has announced a new strategy for rail that suggests support to restore railway lines and stations from the government. The strategic vision for rail has made reference to
Continue reading »Council boosts funding for Portishead
North Somerset Council has agreed to increase its contribution towards the increased costs for reopening the railway line to Portishead as part of efforts to ensure the line opens within
Continue reading »Stage 2 DCO Portishead consultation opens
From 23 October to 4 December 2017, the organisation leading the project to reopen the railway line serving Portishead will be consulting on the proposals. Re-opening the Portishead branch line
Continue reading »Conservative leaders call for Portishead postponement
Conservative leaders in Bristol have called for the project to reconnect Portishead to the rail network to be postponed as costs escalate. The project is currently part of phase 1
Continue reading »Portishead work is moving forward
Chris Grayling has told the Bristol Post that the project to restore the Portishead railway line is not dead in the water and that he is chivvying it along. The
Continue reading »Two trains per hour remains target for Portishead
North Somerset Council leader has announced that two trains per hour remains the target despite a shortfall of £100m leading to a scaling back of the train service to bring
Continue reading »Portishead railway service could be cut
The proposed service on the Portishead railway line could be cut from a half hourly service as part of plans to rein in rising costs. Click here for the article
Continue reading »Portishead construction costs rocket
The cost of restoring the railway line to Portishead is expected to increase substantially over the budget that has been allocated to it. Further details and updated costs are expected
Continue reading »Portishead designs set to be finalised
The designs for the Portishead railway line are due to be finalised this month. A formal consultation on the designs are expected to be held during the Spring. Click here
Continue reading »Concerns raised over crucial Bristol junction work
Concerns have been raised that work to upgrade Bristol East Junction remains unfunded with no date committed. If work is not undertaken it could prevent the additional Portishead services and
Continue reading »Portishead road works start date announced
North Somerset council has announced that street works to realign Quays Avenue and utilities will commence in Summer 2018. The work will need to occur before rail works commence. Click
Continue reading »Council buys Portishead station land
North Somerset council has bought land to support the realignment of Quays Avenue as part of the project to bring railway services back to Portishead. Click here for the article
Continue reading »Portishead delay will not be substantial
There will be no more than a six month delay to the opening of the railway to Portishead following the announcement that the May 2019 opening date will not be
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