After 70 years, Portishead is getting a new train station, costing £152 million, with a rail link to Bristol planned by 2027.
The railway project costs £152 million. Portishead lost its station way back in 1954. Good news, though! A rail link to Bristol is planned. It should open by 2027. They will construct a station in Pill, too. This gives residents more travel options.
The original station opened in 1867. Sadly, it closed due to the Beeching cuts. Many lines were cut in the 50s and 60s. People have campaigned for years to reopen it.
Construction aims to start this summer! Trains might run within two years! It’ll halve travel time to Bristol. This is better for commuters and tourists. The project got £30 million in funding.
The West of England authority approved it back in March. A mayor called it a “massive moment.” The mayor has a “reverse Beeching” plan. He’s happy the project is moving forward.
The railway is projected to bring in £43 million yearly. That’s great news for businesses. Portishead is popular with visitors. You should check out its open-air pool.
The views of Wales and Battery Point are great. Better transport makes it even easier to visit. They still need government approval. Some line restoration is done, though. This is in anticipation of passenger service return.