'New Chapter' Begins as Work Commences on Portishead Railway Reopening Monday, November 3, 2025 portishead railway networkrail transport infrastructure northsomerset construction railreopening publictransport economicgrowth sport This week marks the start of vegetation clearance along the Portishead Railway line, paving the way for construction to reopen the long-disused railway. The work initiates the final phase of enabling tasks ahead of the main … Read More
'New Chapter' Begins as Key Work on Portishead Railway Reopens Monday, November 3, 2025 portishead railway restoration networkrail transport infrastructure northsomerset construction publictransport economicgrowth sport This week marks the start of significant preparatory work on the Portishead Railway, a line closed to passengers over half a century ago, in 1964. The first step involves clearing trees and vegetation along the route to make … Read More
Significant Rail Disruptions Expected in Somerset Over Weekend Due to Strikes and Engineering Work Thursday, October 16, 2025 somerset rail disruption networkrail crosscountry gwr strike engineering bristol transport Passengers travelling by rail in Somerset face major disruptions this weekend as essential engineering works coincide with staff strike action, resulting in drastically reduced services. Between Bristol Temple Meads and … Read More
Rail Disruption Alert: Essential Maintenance Affecting Trains Between Bath and Bristol Thursday, October 16, 2025 railway maintenance disruption bath bristol networkrail trains replacement transport travel Great Western Railway (GWR) has issued an important warning for passengers traveling between Bristol and Bath this half term. Network Rail engineers will be conducting essential maintenance and track replacement work between … Read More
Main Railway Line at Risk of Closure Over Dangerous Footpath Dispute Friday, October 10, 2025 railway footpath safety bridge networkrail westbury levelcrossing wiltshire congestion development Plans to close a public footpath considered dangerous because it crosses a railway line where trains reach speeds of 100mph have been firmly rejected by Wiltshire Council. The footpath, used daily by around 200 residents from … Read More
South Western Railway Apologizes After 10-Hour Disruption Caused by Slippery Rails Wednesday, September 24, 2025 southwesternrailway disruption slipperyrails networkrail traindelays commuters railsafety trainservice ticketrefunds exeter South Western Railway has issued a formal apology to passengers after a significant 10-hour disruption between Exeter St Davids and Basingstoke caused by slippery rail conditions. The disruption, reported early Tuesday … Read More