Tag: Bristol to Cardiff
Rail passenger numbers 2024
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has published its official rail passenger numbers for the year 2023/24. They show that many local stations are now used by more people than before COVID-19. Across the UK, there has been an overall rise in passenger journeys of 16%. In our area, the biggest stations (Bristol Temple Meads,…
WECA’s Rail Plans
There have been several reports in the press in recent weeks about WECA’s plans to improve rail services around Bristol and Bath. Rail magazine reported on plans to electrify trains between Bristol Parkway and Bristol Temple Meads, while Bristol Live ran stories about potential new stations and more frequent services. These reports follow WECA’s approval…
Transport for Wales consultation on new stations and better cross border services
Transport for Wales (TfW) are running a consultation on their proposals for five new railway stations between Cardiff Central and Severn Tunnel Junction, and new cross border rail services to alleviate vehicle congestion on the M4 Motorway. New stations The scheme aims to improve connectivity between suburban communities and key regional destinations in SE Wales…
MetroWest: slow progress
In FoSBR’s Autumn 2022 newsletter , FoSBR member John Walker wrote a “Tale of two metros” comparing the Devon Metro with the Bristol area’s MetroWest project. He made the point that the Devon Metro has raced ahead, whilst MetroWest plods forward making slow progress. MetroWest continues to plod, and since September there have been updates…
Bristol Rail Regeneration – Summer 2021
Most FoSBR members will know that the Bristol Rail Regeneration project gets into full swing this summer. During the eight week period from Saturday 10 July to Friday 3 September, Network Rail will replace Bristol East Junction with a new more flexible layout. This will pave the way for MetroWest suburban services, and make it…
May 2021 Elections – Bristol and WECA
The May 2021 elections have changed the political landscape of the Greater Bristol area. What does this mean for sustainable transport?
New stations between Bristol and Cardiff?
Six new train stations may open in South-East Wales One new station is planned on the English side. Is this a good balance?
Station Usage Figures 2019-2020
FoSBR look at the ORR Station usage figures for 2019-2020 to see how passenger numbers have changed in our area.
WECA Strategic Rail Investment Plan
WECA approved their 10 year delivery plan for Strategic Rail Investment at a meeting on 4th December 2020.
Gipsy Patch Lane railway bridge replacement
Gipsy Patch Lane railway bridge is being replaced to accommodate MetroBus services between Bristol Parkway The Mall, Cribbs Causeway.