'Vital' West of England Mass Transit Network to Include North Somerset Thursday, June 5, 2025 westofengland northsomerset masstransit transportfunding bristolairport publictransport infrastructure rail busnetwork sustainabletransport sport The leader of North Somerset Council has emphasized the importance of including the area in upcoming mass transit developments, as the UK government allocates three-quarters of a billion pounds to transport improvements in … Read More
£750m Transport Investment Could Herald the Return of Trams to Bath Thursday, June 5, 2025 transport bath trams masstransit buses rail infrastructure westofengland sustainable investment Bath and North East Somerset Council has welcomed a landmark £752 million government investment in the West of England’s transport network, calling it a “turning point” for regional mobility. Labour West of England Metro … Read More
Festivalgoers urged to take the train to Glastonbury to dodge the jams Thursday, May 15, 2025 glastonbury trainline sustainability rail festival travel climate emissions music environment As festival season approaches, a new campaign is encouraging Glastonbury attendees to leave their cars at home and travel by train instead. This move aims to reduce road congestion and cut carbon emissions, offering a … Read More
South West's Rail Campaign for Station Funding Reaches Westminster Friday, April 25, 2025 south west rail campaign funding appeal westminster reopening wellington cullompton delegation parliament government A delegation of 30 individuals from the South West recently made a direct plea to Parliament, urging the government to allocate funding for the construction of new railway stations in Wellington and Cullompton. Organized by … Read More
Portishead to Bristol Rail Line Nears Final Approval Tuesday, January 9, 2024 portishead bristol rail approval government project somerset infrastructure transportation development The long-awaited Portishead to Bristol rail project is approaching the final stage of approval, with plans for the Full Business Case set to be decided in a forthcoming Full Council meeting on January 9. This project, part of … Read More
A Bright Future for Somerset's Rail Network Friday, December 29, 2023 somerset rail network stations services development transportation infrastructure future improvements Somerset’s railway network has endured decades of decline after enduring major cuts in the 1960s. However, the future is now looking promising, with plans for a series of new stations and service improvements set to … Read More