We think it's time to improve Westerleigh Junction. Here's why: #bristolrail bristolrailcampaign.org.uk/westerleigh-...
Westerleigh Junction - a major bottleneck - Bristol Rail Campaign (FoSBR)
Westerleigh Junction is a major bottleneck where North-South trains cross East-West trains before sharing the 2-track line to Bristol Parkway.
bristolrailcampaign.org.uk
December 5, 2025 at 11:16 AM
We think it's time to improve Westerleigh Junction. Here's why: #bristolrail bristolrailcampaign.org.uk/westerleigh-...
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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Eyes peeled for contractors' machinery at Portishead and Pill then! #bristolrail www.westofengland-ca.gov.uk/news/43-mill...
£43 million economic boost to be unlocked by the Bristol & Portishead Line - West of England Combined Authority
www.westofengland-ca.gov.uk
March 8, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Eyes peeled for contractors' machinery at Portishead and Pill then! #bristolrail www.westofengland-ca.gov.uk/news/43-mill...
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
www.bristol247.com
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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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.
www.brabazon.co.uk
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...
Members and rail-curious non-members are welcome to join us at our AGM on 24th Jan
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Bristol Rail Campaign AGM 2025 - Bristol Rail Campaign (FoSBR) search.app/5CUgKKV5MwCF...
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Bristol Rail Campaign AGM 2025 - Bristol Rail Campaign (FoSBR) search.app/5CUgKKV5MwCF...
Bristol Rail Campaign AGM 2025 - Bristol Rail Campaign (FoSBR)
Bristol Rail Campaign (FoSBR) AGM is on Friday, 24th January 2025 at UHBW Education and Research Centre Bristol BS2 8AE at 7.15pm.
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January 8, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Members and rail-curious non-members are welcome to join us at our AGM on 24th Jan
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Bristol Rail Campaign AGM 2025 - Bristol Rail Campaign (FoSBR) search.app/5CUgKKV5MwCF...
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Bristol Rail Campaign AGM 2025 - Bristol Rail Campaign (FoSBR) search.app/5CUgKKV5MwCF...
If you're near Charfield today, and interested in the planned new station, there's a drop-in session at the Memorial Hall from 3 to 7 today #bristolrail Charfield 22 January 2025: Charfield Station Drop-in Event, Charfield Memorial Hall cromhall.com/cromhall/e/5...
Charfield 22 January 2025: Charfield Station Drop-in Event, Charfield Memorial Hall
We are hosting a drop-in event for residents and other interested parties who would like to find out more about this next phase of the pr...
cromhall.com
January 22, 2025 at 9:33 AM
If you're near Charfield today, and interested in the planned new station, there's a drop-in session at the Memorial Hall from 3 to 7 today #bristolrail Charfield 22 January 2025: Charfield Station Drop-in Event, Charfield Memorial Hall cromhall.com/cromhall/e/5...
Maybe not that surprising, given the state it was in, but disappointing that we're in for another year of gloom #bristolrail
Bristol Temple Meads train station roof repairs delayed again | ITV News West Country search.app/qjQTVyUSBLL1...
Bristol Temple Meads train station roof repairs delayed again | ITV News West Country search.app/qjQTVyUSBLL1...
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January 11, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Maybe not that surprising, given the state it was in, but disappointing that we're in for another year of gloom #bristolrail
Bristol Temple Meads train station roof repairs delayed again | ITV News West Country search.app/qjQTVyUSBLL1...
Bristol Temple Meads train station roof repairs delayed again | ITV News West Country search.app/qjQTVyUSBLL1...
Took a ride from Ashley Down to Montpelier today. Took 26 mins - Google says its a 22 minute walk - but more fun this way. 6 minutes on trains, 20 minutes waiting at Stapleton Road! #bristolrail
October 7, 2024 at 7:06 PM
Took a ride from Ashley Down to Montpelier today. Took 26 mins - Google says its a 22 minute walk - but more fun this way. 6 minutes on trains, 20 minutes waiting at Stapleton Road! #bristolrail
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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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.
bristolrailcampaign.org.uk
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-...
We're sure it's lovely. But surely nothing beats the Severn Beach Line ;) #bristolrail
Beautiful 'Alice in Wonderland' train journey near Bristol named among world's best - Bristol Live search.app/JqEdQ3xutnKw...
Beautiful 'Alice in Wonderland' train journey near Bristol named among world's best - Bristol Live search.app/JqEdQ3xutnKw...
'Alice in Wonderland' train journey near Bristol named among world's best
The Heart of Wales line has been named one of the "world's greatest" train journeys by the Telegraph, and it's easy to see why with its breathtaking views of the Welsh countryside
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January 9, 2025 at 4:17 PM
We're sure it's lovely. But surely nothing beats the Severn Beach Line ;) #bristolrail
Beautiful 'Alice in Wonderland' train journey near Bristol named among world's best - Bristol Live search.app/JqEdQ3xutnKw...
Beautiful 'Alice in Wonderland' train journey near Bristol named among world's best - Bristol Live search.app/JqEdQ3xutnKw...
Work on new station at Charfield is due to start next week! #bristolrail beta.southglos.gov.uk/static/2a578...
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January 29, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Work on new station at Charfield is due to start next week! #bristolrail beta.southglos.gov.uk/static/2a578...
Brilliant to see Ashton Gate Station back on the agenda, after being ruled out in 2014 #bristolrail news.bristol.gov.uk/press-releas...
Opening up the line for more rail travel in Bristol
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February 12, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Brilliant to see Ashton Gate Station back on the agenda, after being ruled out in 2014 #bristolrail news.bristol.gov.uk/press-releas...
That'll be amazingly quick work if they manage it. Trains really need to be more frequent though! #bristolrail
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New train station next to future Bristol Arena to open in 2026
North Filton - which could yet be renamed Brabazon - will initially only be served by an hourly service between Temple Meads and Henbury
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January 18, 2025 at 10:07 AM
That'll be amazingly quick work if they manage it. Trains really need to be more frequent though! #bristolrail
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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
www.westofengland-ca.gov.uk
March 17, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Keep 'em coming, we say! #bristolrail www.westofengland-ca.gov.uk/news/work-un...
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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One of the worst-kept secrets in GWR land: these extra trains should go some way to improving reliability: news.gwr.com/news/class-1... #bristolrail
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March 10, 2025 at 6:37 PM
One of the worst-kept secrets in GWR land: these extra trains should go some way to improving reliability: news.gwr.com/news/class-1... #bristolrail
Season's Greetings and Best Wishes for the New Year, from all at Bristol Rail Campaign! #bristolrail
December 24, 2024 at 4:35 PM
Season's Greetings and Best Wishes for the New Year, from all at Bristol Rail Campaign! #bristolrail
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.
www.bbc.com
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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Let's start by posting out new, updated Plan for Rail - updated because a new station has just opened at Ashley Down! #bristolrail bristolrailcampaign.org.uk/campaigns/ou...
Our Plan for Rail - Bristol Rail Campaign (FoSBR)
The Bristol Rail Campaign Plan for Rail delivers the backbone of a sustainable transport system, exploiting the region's underused rail network.
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September 29, 2024 at 1:23 PM
Let's start by posting out new, updated Plan for Rail - updated because a new station has just opened at Ashley Down! #bristolrail bristolrailcampaign.org.uk/campaigns/ou...
Just finished reading Gareth Dennis' 'How the Railways will fix the Future' bit.ly/HowTheRailways. He says: "...take the train. And if you can't take the train, bother someone who has the power to change that." Couldn't agree more! #bristolrail
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January 27, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Just finished reading Gareth Dennis' 'How the Railways will fix the Future' bit.ly/HowTheRailways. He says: "...take the train. And if you can't take the train, bother someone who has the power to change that." Couldn't agree more! #bristolrail
We're pleased to see the Wiltshire Rail Strategic Study recommends new stations at Devizes and Corsham (on our Plan for Rail!) and better services through Melksham! wiltshire.gov.uk/news/council... #bristolrail
Council welcomes Wiltshire Rail Strategic Study - Wiltshire Council
Wiltshire Council has welcomed the publication of Network Rail's Wiltshire Rail Strategic Study, which sets out the basis of strategic rail planning in the county in the future.
wiltshire.gov.uk
October 23, 2024 at 2:28 PM
We're pleased to see the Wiltshire Rail Strategic Study recommends new stations at Devizes and Corsham (on our Plan for Rail!) and better services through Melksham! wiltshire.gov.uk/news/council... #bristolrail
Just a reminder that our AGM is TONIGHT! Details here: bristolrailcampaign.org.uk/bristol-rail... #bristolrail
Bristol Rail Campaign AGM 2025 - Bristol Rail Campaign (FoSBR)
Bristol Rail Campaign (FoSBR) AGM is on Friday, 24th January 2025 at UHBW Education and Research Centre Bristol BS2 8AE at 7.15pm.
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January 24, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Just a reminder that our AGM is TONIGHT! Details here: bristolrailcampaign.org.uk/bristol-rail... #bristolrail