Reopening of Long-Closed Portishead Railway Confirmed with Major Government Funding Tuesday, July 8, 2025 portishead railway transport investment bristol northsomerset infrastructure connectivity government reopening The UK government has officially confirmed the reopening of the Portishead Railway, ending a year of uncertainty. Today, the Department for Transport announced it will provide an additional £27.6 million towards the £180 … Read More
Mighty Flying Scotsman Arrives in Somerset to Deliver Unforgettable Journeys Friday, July 4, 2025 flyingscotsman somerset steamlocomotive westsomersetrailway heritage railway historictrain steamengine traintravel restoration The world-renowned Flying Scotsman steam engine has arrived in Somerset for a limited summer engagement. Operating on the picturesque West Somerset Railway, the iconic train is offering unique rides between Bishops Lydeard … Read More
Live: Trains Cancelled and Delayed Following Trespass Incident at Weston-super-Mare Friday, June 27, 2025 train disruption weston-super-mare trespass cancellation delay railway safety transport incident Train services at Weston-super-Mare have been severely disrupted this morning due to a trespass incident on the railway tracks. Passengers faced cancellations and significant delays as rail authorities responded promptly to … Read More
Mayor Anticipates Imminent Approval for Portishead Railway Reopening Thursday, June 19, 2025 portishead railway bristol transport approval infrastructure funding northsomerset government railprojects The long-awaited reopening of the Portishead Railway may receive official government approval within days, according to West of England Metro Mayor Helen Godwin. Speaking on ITV’s West Country Debate on Thursday, June 19, … Read More
Next Steps to Deliver Wellington Railway Station by 2027 Thursday, June 19, 2025 wellington cullompton railway funding transport networkrail development southernwest infrastructure planning West Country MPs are pressing the government for clearer details on funding and timelines following the recent spending review, which confirmed investment in reopening two railway stations: Wellington in Somerset and … Read More
MP Urges Full Government Funding to Accelerate Wellington Railway Station Reopening Thursday, June 19, 2025 wellington cullompton railway funding somerset gideonamos transport infrastructure spendingreview southwest Somerset’s Liberal Democrat MP Gideon Amos has called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander to commit full funding to the proposed reopening of Wellington railway station. Amos warns that partial … Read More