Plans have been revealed for the construction of up to 150 new homes immediately north of the proposed railway station site in Somerton, Somerset. The land east of Ricksey Lane has been earmarked for development following its …
Construction on the spine road leading to Wellington’s new railway station is now expected to start by Christmas, according to the developer, West of England Developments (Taunton) Ltd. Initially anticipated to begin in …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
The leader of North Somerset Council, Mike Bell, has expressed strong confidence that the government will soon approve funding for the long-awaited Portishead Railway reopening, even though the scheme was absent from Rachel …