Network Rail Archives - Filton Journal

Sign warning of footpath closure at Filton Abbey Wood Station.

Saturday 6th May 2017 SH (Editor)

Temporary closure of footpath at Filton Abbey Wood Station

Passengers at Filton Abbey Wood Station are being reminded that the footpath between the car park and the platforms is to close temporarily from Sunday 7th May. The closure, which will run until autumn 2017, is to allow engineering works to be safely carried out. Pedestrians will need to follow a signed diversion route from the car park in Emma

Network Rail workers in action on a station platform.

Tuesday 13th September 2016 SH (Editor)

Residents invited to Filton drop-in event as railway upgrade work approaches

Filton residents are invited to attend a drop-in event to find out more about the next steps in Network Rail’s plan to upgrade the railway in the Bristol area, including the construction of a fourth platform at Filton Abbey Wood Station. The event will take place at Filton Community Centre, Elm Park (BS34 7PS) on Thursday 15th September, between 5pm and

Severn Tunnel electrification drilling work.

Friday 8th July 2016 SH (Editor)

Filton Airfield site to act as base for railway electrification project

Network Rail has announced that it is to set up a temporary compound on the Filton Airfield site, in support of its project 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 compound, adjacent to the A38 Gloucester Road, will provide a parking area for