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Welcome The Portishead Railway Group has long campaigned for the Portishead to Bristol railway line to be re-opened. Portishead, as a rapidly growing town badly needs a rail connection, and all recent studies have shown that this is commercially sound and financially affordable.
Re-opening is a key part (Phase 1B) of the MetroWest project which will link and upgrade the railway system in the Bristol area. The go-ahead has been announced and work may commence in late Summer 2025. |
NewsRailway go-ahead announced! See News 10 Feb 2025 Government review underway. See News Dec 2024. Project subject to new Government review. See News August 2024 Planning application issued for revised Portishead station design. Details ... |
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History: The railway opened on 18th April 1867 as a broad gauge branch and was operated by the GWR. The line was closed to passenger traffic in September 1964, and freight in 1981, then lay disused except for occasional steam specials, but in 2002 most of it was reopened for freight use only. |
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Site last updated 3 May 2025 |
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