A new train station in Portishead, England, is planned to open within the next two years, marking the return of rail service to the town after being closed for over seven decades. The Portishead Line, part of the Metrowest Project, will connect Portishead directly to Bristol Temple Meads, with trains also running to Pill. Construction is expected to begin later this year, with the line opening in 2027.
A NEW train station could reopen in Portishead within the next two years, more than seven decades after its previous railway hub was demolished.While campaigners have been calling for Portishead station to reopen since the 1970s, the scheme has rapidly gained momentum thanks to the Metrowest Project.
The Portishead Line will see train stations open in both Portishead and Pill, with direct trains running from Portishead toHuge UK train and bus attraction that's rarely open... is like stepping in timeUK train station right by the beach named one of the world's most beautifulEngland Metro Mayor Dan Norris, said: "This is a massive moment for the West of England: one that generations have eagerly waited to see., but today, with a Labour government and a Labour mayor, we’re delivering the latest stage of my ‘reverse Beeching’ plan.RAIL travel is having a moment, with several stations being built across the country. And here are three train stations set to open in the UK...
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