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Severn Tunnel electrification drilling work.

Tuesday 14th June 2016 SH (Editor)

Information session on Patchway tunnel modernisation work

North Bristol residents are invited to an event to find out more about work that will soon be taking place to prepare the 130-year-old Patchway and Severn tunnels for the arrival of a new fleet of longer, faster, quieter and greener electric trains. The event will take place at 7pm on Thursday 16th June at Patchway Community College on Hempton Lane

Friday 27th May 2016 SH (Editor)

Railway closures set to cause travel disruption

Railway passengers are being warned to expect disruption as a result of major engineering works being carried out in the north Bristol area over the next six months. From Saturday 28th to Monday 30th May, the railway between Bristol Temple Meads, Bristol Parkway, Gloucester and Severn Tunnel Junction will be closed, with many services being amended or replaced by buses.

Network Rail piling carried out as part of its electrification work.

Monday 29th February 2016 SH (Editor)

Drop-in event to give details of “noisy” railway piling work planned for Patchway area

Patchway residents are invited to attend a drop-in event today (Monday 29th February) and learn about the work taking place in their area to prepare the Great Western Main Line for the arrival of a new fleet of electric trains. The event will take place between 3pm and 7pm at the Aretians Rugby Club, Station Road, Little Stoke BS34 6HW.