'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
Wells Faces Major Accessibility Challenges for Residents with Mobility Issues Thursday, July 10, 2025 wells accessibility disability survey pavements disabledtoilets inclusion transport mobility campaign A recent citizen survey conducted by the action group Accessible Wells shines a spotlight on significant accessibility concerns faced by residents with mobility and disability challenges in the city of Wells. Carried out … 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
Travel Warning Ahead of Stereophonics Cardiff Gig Wednesday, July 9, 2025 stereophonics cardiff gig transport gwr tfw trains principality concert travel Welsh rock icons Stereophonics are set to electrify their hometown with two unforgettable nights at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on Friday, 11 and Saturday, 12 July. Wrapping up their latest tour, the band will … Read More
Somerset’s Roads Among the Deadliest in the UK for Drivers Wednesday, July 9, 2025 somerset roads fatalities uk traffic safety casualties transport injuries driving Recent data from the Department for Transport highlights Somerset as one of the deadliest places to drive in Great Britain. According to provisional casualty figures for 2024, there were 1,633 fatalities on British roads—a … 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