At the end of January WECA released the latest iteration of the Joint Local Transport Plan (JLTP4 2020-2036 January 2020). This document steers transport...
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Author: Carol Durrant
Rail passenger numbers: a mixed picture
The latest official rail passenger numbers from the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) of show a mixed picture in the Bristol area, after...
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Fewer trains from Lawrence Hill and Stapleton Road to Bristol Parkway – UPDATE
From 15th December 2019 the GWR timetable has changed. The frequency and journey times of the GWR Bristol to London services has improved, but...
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Portway Parkway: costs rise
Development work by Network Rail has seen the overall cost of the new station at Portway Park & Ride/Parkway rise to between £3.4 million...
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Brabazon Arena – planning application submitted
YTL has revealed details of the ambitious plans for YTL Arena Bristol in a planning application to transform the Brabazon hangars at Filton into...
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Severn Beach – improved Sunday service from December
The December 2019 timetable enhancements are largely about the inter-city trains to London but there are some improvements to the service on the Severn...
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Filton Abbey Wood – are the December 2019 timetable changes a problem for commuters?
FOSBR are trying to ascertain if the changes to services between Filton Abbey Wood and Bristol Parkway will detrimentally affect commuters. Is anyone a...
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Hawk hired at Bristol Temple Meads
A hawk has been hired by Bristol Temple Meads railway station to scare away aggressive seagulls. The six-month-old Harris hawk, called Artemis, has started...
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Parson Street – the stop for Ashton Gate Stadium
New signage appeared at Parson Street in November 2019 to illustrate the route from Parson Street to Ashton Gate Stadium for football and rugby...
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“Nationally significant” rail scheme on track for Portishead
Getting the train to Bristol is another step closer for people in Portishead. The application for a Development Consent Order for the £116m MetroWest...
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