{"id":486802,"date":"2026-07-24T01:45:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T15:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railuk.com\/?p=196807"},"modified":"2026-07-24T01:45:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T15:45:00","slug":"new-stations-faster-journeys-and-better-connections-as-work-begins-to-restore-portishead-line-for-the-first-time-in-60-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=486802","title":{"rendered":"New stations, faster journeys and better connections as work begins to restore Portishead line for the first time in 60 years"},"content":{"rendered":"

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More than 50,000 people in North Somerset are a step closer to getting train services back after more than 60 years, as work begins to restore the railway line to Portishead. <\/p>\n

With services due to begin in Winter 2028\/29, passengers will be able to travel directly between Portishead and Bristol Temple Meads in around 25 minutes – less than half the time journeys can take by car during rush hour traffic.<\/p>\n

The line will provide an hourly service between Portishead and Bristol Temple Meads, calling at Pill, Parson Street and Bedminster, improving connections, reducing road congestion, unlocking housing and employment opportunities, and creating an estimated \u00a343m of economic growth for the region each year. <\/p>\n

In time, the restored railway line will eventually connect through to Bristol Brabazon – one of the UK\u2019s largest new communities – and the new Aviva Arena, giving residents and visitors fast, easy access to the region\u2019s biggest music, sport and entertainment events.  <\/p>\n

Rail Minister, Lord Peter Hendy, said:<\/strong><\/p>\n

“For the first time in more than 60 years, local communities are on track to regain access to the railway, opening up new and improved opportunities for jobs, growth and housing. <\/p>\n

“Our investment of more than \u00a363 million will help reconnect over 50,000 people to the rail network and deliver faster journeys to and from Bristol. <\/p>\n

“By restoring this line, we’re improving everyday journeys, strengthening local transport links and helping unlock the economic potential of North Somerset and the wider region.” <\/p>\n

The scheme will upgrade 5.5 miles of existing freight railway, restore 3 miles of former railway, and deliver two brand new stations at Pill and Portishead – marking an important milestone, as Portishead is currently one of the largest towns in England without a railway station. <\/p>\n

Train services on the Portishead Line are being developed by Great Western Railway (GWR).<\/p>\n

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