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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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
Continue readingThe 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 readingFollowing 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
Continue readingThe 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
Continue readingThe 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 readingThe 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 readingNetwork 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 readingA 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 readingProgress 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 readingAnother 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 readingThe 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 readingThe 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 readingThe 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 readingAn 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 readingThe 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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