Network Rail has confirmed that VolkerFitzpatrick has been appointed as the main contractor on the project that will bring Portishead back on to the railway network. They will support key
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Portishead DCO granted
The government has granted the Development Consent Order for the railway line serving Portishead enabling preparatory work to commence. Detailed design, ecology works and approval of the full business case
Continue reading Portishead funding gap closed
Following the announcement of additional government funding earlier this week, West of England Combined Authority approved a further £10m of funding towards restoring the railway line serving Portishead. The next
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Government confirms funding allocation to help close the Portishead gap
The Department for Transport has granted £15.5m towards work to restore the railway line to Portishead. It follows a £10m commitment from North Somerset Council and is expected to be
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Portishead DCO decision delayed
The deadline for a decision to be made on the Development Consent Order application for restoring the Portishead to Bristol railway line has been delayed by seven months to 19
Continue reading Levenmouth and Portishead donate old track to heritage projects
The Avon Valley Railway and Fife Heritage Railway have received donations of track from nearby railway projects as part of work to restore regular passenger services on them. The Fife
Continue reading Network Rail seeks contractors to deliver Portishead
Network Rail has sought interest from interested parties to deliver the major elements of works required to enable the operation of a railway service between Bristol and Portishead. It includes
Continue readingReport outlines progress on Bristol railway proposals
A report presented to the West of England Combined Authority Joint Committee has provided updates on proposals to enhance the rail network around Bristol. It has identified the timeline of
Continue readingCouncil approves procurement of professional services contracts for Portishead line
Progress on restoring the railway line to Portishead has moved forward following the approval of professional services contracts by North Somerset Council Contracts for rail engineering technical support and rail
Continue readingPortishead DCO progresses forward
Another small step for the project to restore the railway line to Portishead has been taken with the acceptance of the Development Consent Order (DCO) application by the Secretary of
Continue readingPortishead DCO application to be submitted in September
The Development Consent Order for the railway line serving Portishead is to be submitted by the end of September 2019. A decision is expected to be made within 18 months.
Continue readingPortishead Development Consent Order application ready to be submitted
The Development Consent Order (DCO) for reopening the railway line to Portishead has been approved for submission at a meeting of North Somerset Council. Development Consent Orders are required for
Continue readingGovernment plugs Portishead funding gap
The government has committed £31m towards the MetroWest project, which will enable the restoration of the railway line serving Portishead. Click here for the article
Continue readingNorth Somerset Council allocates further funding towards Portishead proposal
An additional £1.4m is to be allocated towards the Development Consent Order application by North Somerset Council. Additional investment has been required because of additional requirements related to the environmental
Continue readingLight rail proposal for Portishead
The West of England mayor has discussed plans to develop the rail network in the region with the Transport Secretary. The plans include reopening the railway station serving Henbury and
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