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
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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 readingConcerns 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 readingPortishead 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 readingCouncil 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 readingPortishead 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
Continue readingWest of England project updates
A meeting of the West of England Joint Transport Board occurred on 29th January providing a number of updates on a number of rail enhancements in area around Bristol. MetroWest
Continue readingPortishead opening date to be pushed back
The expected opening date of the railway line serving Portishead could be pushed back from early 2019 to early 2020 following a number of technical issues. The details are expected
Continue readingPortishead Consultation launches Monday
A public consultation into the reopening of the Portishead branch is to be launched on Monday 22nd June and run until 3rd August. This is the Stage 1 consultation. The
Continue readingPortishead line vegetation cleared
A five week project to clear vegetation from the Portishead branch line has been completed. The clearance will enable a topographical survey to take place. Click here for the story
Continue readingNext steps for Portishead outlined
The next steps for the reopening of the railway line to Portishead have been outlined. During early Summer 2015, a public consultation will be held. It will allow stakeholders to
Continue readingPortishead Railway Station Location Approved by Council
North Somerset Council Executive has reached agreement with regards to the location of Portishead Railway Station. The station will be located on a corner site between Quays Avenue and Harbour Road.
Continue readingPortishead Level Crossing proposal opposed by ORR
One of the original options for Portishead Railway Station will be proceeded with after the ORR advised that in a letter to the council following the level crossing proposal it
Continue readingDecision within days for Portishead Level Crossing
A decision is expected shortly with regards to the proposal to create a level crossing in Portishead to allow the reopened railway line to be extended further into central Portishead.
Continue readingVegetation Clearance starts on Portishead Branch
Vegetation clearance is to start on the Portishead branch line as part of the next stage of the project. Once this is completed, work will begin on surveying the topography
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