New Somerset Railway Station Remains a Future Goal Despite Funding Cuts Thursday, November 27, 2025 somerset railway transport somerton langport railinfrastructure networkrail publictransport council planning sport Somerset Council has confirmed that the vision to establish a new railway station serving the towns of Somerton and Langport remains “on the horizon” despite recent government funding setbacks. The initiative … Read More
Delivering New Somerset Railway Station ‘On the Horizon’ Despite Government Cuts Thursday, November 27, 2025 somerset railway transport infrastructure langport somerton networkrail council railstation publictransport sport The prospect of a new railway station in rural Somerset remains alive, despite recent government funding cuts, Somerset Council has confirmed. Plans to establish a station serving the rapidly growing towns of Somerton and … Read More
Weston-super-Mare’s Winterstoke Road Bridge Closing Until 2027 for Major Replacement Monday, November 24, 2025 bridge weston-super-mare closure traffic infrastructure railway ministryofdefence construction diversion replacement The Winterstoke Road Bridge in Weston-super-Mare, a vital crossing used by around 20,000 drivers each weekday, closed on November 24 for an 18-month replacement project, with reopening not anticipated until 2027. Constructed … Read More
Rail Revival Plans Gain Momentum as MP Engages with Minister on Somerset Line Reconnection Tuesday, November 4, 2025 somerset railway westsomersetrailway transportation infrastructure bishopslydeard taunton heritagerail publictransport railrevival sport Efforts to revive Somerset’s historic rail connections took an important step forward this week as Rachel Gilmour, MP for Tiverton and Minehead, met with Rail Minister Lord Hendy to discuss plans to reconnect the West … Read More
'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