Bristol Rail Campaign
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Bristol Rail Campaign - Friends of Suburban Bristol Railways. We want better trains to more places more often for Bristol, Bath and the West of England.
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The Portishead Line is on track to reopen for passengers for the first time in 60 years 🚂
Final enabling works are now underway - bringing us one step closer to faster, greener journeys in the West and reconnecting 50,000 people to the rail network ✅
Final enabling works are now underway - bringing us one step closer to faster, greener journeys in the West and reconnecting 50,000 people to the rail network ✅
October 30, 2025 at 10:55 AM
The Portishead Line is on track to reopen for passengers for the first time in 60 years 🚂
Final enabling works are now underway - bringing us one step closer to faster, greener journeys in the West and reconnecting 50,000 people to the rail network ✅
Final enabling works are now underway - bringing us one step closer to faster, greener journeys in the West and reconnecting 50,000 people to the rail network ✅
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Rail travel should be for everyone - so we're investing to make Lawrence Hill station fully accessible for the first time since it opened in 1863.
Here's what local people have to say about a new lift and improved stairs 👇
Here's what local people have to say about a new lift and improved stairs 👇
October 30, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Rail travel should be for everyone - so we're investing to make Lawrence Hill station fully accessible for the first time since it opened in 1863.
Here's what local people have to say about a new lift and improved stairs 👇
Here's what local people have to say about a new lift and improved stairs 👇
Good to see the Orange Army cracking on at Charfield! #bristolrail
October 23, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Good to see the Orange Army cracking on at Charfield! #bristolrail
This is very welcome - more like this please!
New lift at train station finally gets go-ahead www.bristol247.com/news-and-fea...
New lift at train station finally gets go-ahead www.bristol247.com/news-and-fea...
New lift at train station finally gets go-ahead
It’s a huge win for cyclists, parents pushing prams and Disabled and older people
www.bristol247.com
October 16, 2025 at 4:25 PM
This is very welcome - more like this please!
New lift at train station finally gets go-ahead www.bristol247.com/news-and-fea...
New lift at train station finally gets go-ahead www.bristol247.com/news-and-fea...
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A new mural has been unveiled at Ashley Down train station on its first anniversary, coinciding with @railway200.bsky.social.
Andy Council painted the 24-metre design, which includes local landmarks like the Mem and County Ground, funded by GWR and the combined authority: tinyurl.com/TrainMural
Andy Council painted the 24-metre design, which includes local landmarks like the Mem and County Ground, funded by GWR and the combined authority: tinyurl.com/TrainMural
September 26, 2025 at 2:38 PM
A new mural has been unveiled at Ashley Down train station on its first anniversary, coinciding with @railway200.bsky.social.
Andy Council painted the 24-metre design, which includes local landmarks like the Mem and County Ground, funded by GWR and the combined authority: tinyurl.com/TrainMural
Andy Council painted the 24-metre design, which includes local landmarks like the Mem and County Ground, funded by GWR and the combined authority: tinyurl.com/TrainMural
This should help alleviate the chronic shortage of trains on GWR, so it's welcome news:
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Retired trains return to South West in £75 million surprise move
A £75 million deal is putting 26 retired diesel trains back on South West tracks—boosting reliability, comfort and nostalgia for passengers
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September 1, 2025 at 8:05 AM
This should help alleviate the chronic shortage of trains on GWR, so it's welcome news:
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Full steam ahead for the Bristol & Portishead Line, after the government gave the green light!
Trains will run in 2028, with new stations at Pill and Portishead – giving 50,000 more people access to our rail network.
📺 BBC and ITV
Trains will run in 2028, with new stations at Pill and Portishead – giving 50,000 more people access to our rail network.
📺 BBC and ITV
July 10, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Full steam ahead for the Bristol & Portishead Line, after the government gave the green light!
Trains will run in 2028, with new stations at Pill and Portishead – giving 50,000 more people access to our rail network.
📺 BBC and ITV
Trains will run in 2028, with new stations at Pill and Portishead – giving 50,000 more people access to our rail network.
📺 BBC and ITV
So the money for Portishead is finally all in place. Still won't quite believe it until the Orange Army arrives though! #bristolrail
BBC News - Another £27m helps to assure Portishead rail line's future - BBC News
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BBC News - Another £27m helps to assure Portishead rail line's future - BBC News
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Another £27m helps to assure Portishead rail line's future
Trains are set to run from the North Somerset town to Bristol for the first time in 60 years.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 8, 2025 at 6:44 AM
So the money for Portishead is finally all in place. Still won't quite believe it until the Orange Army arrives though! #bristolrail
BBC News - Another £27m helps to assure Portishead rail line's future - BBC News
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BBC News - Another £27m helps to assure Portishead rail line's future - BBC News
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Heading for GWR Stakeholder Conference today in Swindon. Train from Montpelier to Temple Meads was jam-packed; train to Swindon (heading for London) not so much:
June 24, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Heading for GWR Stakeholder Conference today in Swindon. Train from Montpelier to Temple Meads was jam-packed; train to Swindon (heading for London) not so much:
Setting up our stall at Lockleaze Climate and Nature Festival, Gainsborough Square. Drop by for a chat if you're in the area! ##bristolrail
June 21, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Setting up our stall at Lockleaze Climate and Nature Festival, Gainsborough Square. Drop by for a chat if you're in the area! ##bristolrail
Local landmark this, near Montpelier Station: #bristolrail
Bristol's Rainbow Bridge is rainbow again share.google/XTnGo2P8eqYx...
Bristol's Rainbow Bridge is rainbow again share.google/XTnGo2P8eqYx...
Bristol's Rainbow Bridge is rainbow again
The Rainbow Bridge now once again lives up to its name following a painting session from the local community
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June 16, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Local landmark this, near Montpelier Station: #bristolrail
Bristol's Rainbow Bridge is rainbow again share.google/XTnGo2P8eqYx...
Bristol's Rainbow Bridge is rainbow again share.google/XTnGo2P8eqYx...
Tram trains in Cardiff. Please can we do something similar in Bristol?
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Cardiff Crossrail to bring first tram link by 2028
Cardiff Council has announced that the first phase of the Cardiff Crossrail is targeted for completion by 2028, which will enable it to transport fans to matches in the UEFA European Football Champion...
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June 12, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Tram trains in Cardiff. Please can we do something similar in Bristol?
www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/06/card...
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...and more good news. So... Portishead? www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerse...
Green light for Wellington railway station in spending review
'Further details will be set out shortly'
www.somersetlive.co.uk
June 12, 2025 at 2:16 PM
...and more good news. So... Portishead? www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerse...
Good news! Still waiting for an update on Portishead though... #bristolrail BBC News - New railway station for Devon town
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Cullompton railway station to be revived
Funding is secured to build a new station on the main line at Cullompton.
www.bbc.com
June 12, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Good news! Still waiting for an update on Portishead though... #bristolrail BBC News - New railway station for Devon town
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We think that tram trains could be a game changer for #bristolrail, connecting Temple Meads to central Bristol: bristolrailcampaign.org.uk/tram-trains-...
Tram-trains: Connecting Central Bristol - Bristol Rail Campaign (FoSBR)
Tram-trains connecting Central Bristol could change the existing suburban rail network into a true rapid transit system for Bristol and Bath.
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June 8, 2025 at 6:33 PM
We think that tram trains could be a game changer for #bristolrail, connecting Temple Meads to central Bristol: bristolrailcampaign.org.uk/tram-trains-...
Very good news for cleaner air in Bristol. Now how about replacing our 40-year-old diesel trains - maybe with tram trains to connect Temple Meads with central Bristol? #bristolrail
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Bristol's new fleet of electric buses
Major steps have been taken to make all buses in the city fully electric by Spring 2026
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June 3, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Very good news for cleaner air in Bristol. Now how about replacing our 40-year-old diesel trains - maybe with tram trains to connect Temple Meads with central Bristol? #bristolrail
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One of the frustrating things about the Portishead line is the feeling that a few hours of strimming is all it needs for trains to run again... #bristolrail
June 1, 2025 at 3:08 PM
One of the frustrating things about the Portishead line is the feeling that a few hours of strimming is all it needs for trains to run again... #bristolrail
Bristol Rail Campaign went on a fact-finding trip to Westerleigh area today, to better understand options for improving this nationally significant junction #bristolrail
May 15, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Bristol Rail Campaign went on a fact-finding trip to Westerleigh area today, to better understand options for improving this nationally significant junction #bristolrail
A small area of the refurbished roof at Temple Meads is finally visible, and it's covered in bird poo! Hope there are plans to keep it clean! #bristolrail
May 3, 2025 at 8:27 AM
A small area of the refurbished roof at Temple Meads is finally visible, and it's covered in bird poo! Hope there are plans to keep it clean! #bristolrail
Transit-oriented development. In Bristol. Who knew that could ever be a thing? #bristolrail www.brabazon.co.uk/blog/news/st...
Plans Submitted for the First Permanent Office Building at Brabazon | Brabazon
Plans have been submitted for a new Grade-A office building located next to the new train station and city centre amenities at Brabazon. Learn more.
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April 9, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Transit-oriented development. In Bristol. Who knew that could ever be a thing? #bristolrail www.brabazon.co.uk/blog/news/st...
Ann invites you to join her on Saturday 3rd May for a walk from Severn Beach station to Pilning, followed by lunch at the Plough and then catching the afternoon ‘parliamentary train service’ from Pilning Railway station back to Temple Meads. See facebook for details: www.facebook.com/FOSBR?locale...
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March 26, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Ann invites you to join her on Saturday 3rd May for a walk from Severn Beach station to Pilning, followed by lunch at the Plough and then catching the afternoon ‘parliamentary train service’ from Pilning Railway station back to Temple Meads. See facebook for details: www.facebook.com/FOSBR?locale...
Just a reminder that you can ask WECA Mayoral Candidates how they plan to improve transport in Bristol, Bath and the West of England at the Watershed on Weds 2nd April. Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/transport-...
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Transport in the West of England - Hustings for the next WECA Mayor
Come join us at the Transport in the West of England - Hustings event to hear from the candidates running for the next WECA Mayor.
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March 26, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Just a reminder that you can ask WECA Mayoral Candidates how they plan to improve transport in Bristol, Bath and the West of England at the Watershed on Weds 2nd April. Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/transport-...
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Slight exaggeration to describe these trains as 'new', but they're a welcome addition to the fleet! #bristolrail BBC News - Rail company to boost fleet with 26 trains
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Rail company to boost South West fleet with 26 new trains
GWR say the Class 175 trains will replace older diesel trains, helping reduce costs and pollution.
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March 19, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Slight exaggeration to describe these trains as 'new', but they're a welcome addition to the fleet! #bristolrail BBC News - Rail company to boost fleet with 26 trains
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Keep 'em coming, we say! #bristolrail www.westofengland-ca.gov.uk/news/work-un...
Work underway on another new train station - West of England Combined Authority
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March 17, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Keep 'em coming, we say! #bristolrail www.westofengland-ca.gov.uk/news/work-un...