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
Somerset’s Newest Railway Station to Anchor Development of Over 150 Homes Wednesday, October 15, 2025 somerset railway housing development bloor planning infrastructure taunton homes construction Detailed proposals have been submitted for approval to develop 161 new homes adjacent to Somerset’s newest railway station on Nynehead Road. West of England Developments (Taunton) Ltd., based in nearby West Buckland, had … 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
Full Steam Ahead for Overhaul of Historic Locomotive Sunday, October 5, 2025 locomotive restoration railway heritage wsra steam westsomerset overhaul vintage preservation Restoration is steaming full speed ahead on the West Somerset Railway as it prepares to celebrate a landmark anniversary. The West Somerset Railway Association (WSRA) is currently undertaking major overhauls of a cherished … Read More
Full Steam Ahead for Historic Locomotive Overhaul on West Somerset Line Sunday, October 5, 2025 locomotive restoration westsomerset railway heritage preservation steam gwr railwaycarriages overhaul Restoration work is steaming ahead on the West Somerset Railway as preparations ramp up ahead of a landmark anniversary. The West Somerset Railway Association (WSRA) is making significant progress on the overhaul of a … Read More
The Rise and Fall of Severn Beach: The 'Blackpool of the West' Sunday, September 28, 2025 severnbeach bristol resort history tourism railway bluelagoon severnsalmon nostalgia development Severn Beach, a suburb of Bristol nestled at the mouth of the River Severn, was once a vibrant seaside resort affectionately known as the “Blackpool of the West.” Unlike a traditional seaside town, its unique … Read More