New Gigafactory Substation in Somerset Faces Delay Until Late 2028 Thursday, April 17, 2025 somerset gigafactory substation power national grid construction development connectivity economy jobs Somerset’s much-anticipated £4bn ‘gigafactory’ is facing a delay in the operation of its new substation, with the facility not expected to be fully operational until the end of 2028. The initial phase of the … Read More
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Reopening the Portishead Line: New Stations and Future Possibilities Thursday, February 13, 2025 portishead railway stations bristol expansion infrastructure transportation development west of england connectivity After years of anticipation, the decision to reopen the railway between Bristol and Portishead has finally been approved by the government. The restoration of the railway, which was initially proposed by Brunel and first … Read More
West Somerset Railway Reconnecting to Mainline Rail Services Tuesday, November 26, 2024 railway heritage connectivity funding proposal business case somerset transport infrastructure tourism The West Somerset Railway (WSR) is in the process of seeking funding from the central government to reconnect its heritage railway line to mainline railway services. The proposal aims to improve transport options and boost … Read More
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Connecting Bridgwater: The Development of the 'Purple Route' for Walking and Cycling Over M5 in Somerset Tuesday, February 20, 2024 bridgwater cycling walking somerset gravity infrastructure development route connectivity accessibility Efforts to improve the walking and cycling infrastructure in Bridgwater are gaining momentum, with plans for the ‘purple route’ taking shape. This route aims to establish a seamless connection between Bridgwater … Read More