LIVE: Major Railway Line Closed Due to Trackside Fire Saturday, July 19, 2025 fire railway disruption emergency transportation safety travel infrastructure blaze updates sport A significant trackside fire has forced the closure of a major railway line, causing widespread disruption to services. Emergency crews are currently at the scene working to contain the blaze and assess any damage to the … Read More
Sheep on Tracks Cause Major Train Delays Wednesday, July 16, 2025 train delays sheep railway commuters livestock disruption safety transportation rural sport A flock of sheep wandering onto the railway tracks caused significant delays for train passengers today. The unexpected livestock intrusion resulted in halted services and disrupted schedules, leaving many commuters … Read More
Couple Sought After Speaking to Man on Somerset Station Platform Before Fatal Incident Monday, July 14, 2025 police investigation somerset railway witness incident highbridge burnham tragedy inquiry Avon and Somerset Police are urgently seeking two individuals who spoke with a man shortly before he tragically died at Highbridge & Burnham railway station last month. The incident occurred at approximately 11:05 a.m. on … Read More
'I'm a Portishead Railway Arch-Cynic, but It Might Finally Happen' Thursday, July 10, 2025 portishead railway transport metrowest bristol council funding infrastructure commuter construction After decades of skepticism, the reopening of the Portishead Railway is moving closer to fruition. Peter Burden, a Portishead South councillor and former train rider before the line closed in 1964, once regarded the project … Read More
South West Rail Protection Project Faces Setback Wednesday, July 9, 2025 railway cliff networkrail dawlish teignmouth mp wrigley southwest transport infrastructure Vital efforts to safeguard a key South West railway line have been abruptly halted, prompting strong criticism from local representatives. Network Rail had completed four phases of resilience work along the vulnerable seaside … Read More
Portishead Railway Confirmed: Trains Expected to Run by 2028 Tuesday, July 8, 2025 portishead pill railway transport infrastructure bristol funding government northsomerset restoration Local leaders have celebrated a major milestone for the Portishead Railway revival, as the government officially confirmed its full support and funding today. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander announced a significant … Read More