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Name for new railway station revealed
A railway station that will connect Brabazon to other parts of Bristol now has a name.
Once completed, services from Bristol Brabazon station in North Filton will connect to Temple Meads in about 20 minutes, via Filton Abbey Wood, Ashley Down, Stapleton Road and Lawrence Hill.
Regular services from the station will also connect the new town to London in around 90 minutes.
The name for the new station was revealed on Friday – photo: WECA
The station on the site of the former Filton Airport is part of five other planned projects, aimed at expanding the region’s railway network.
WECA mayor Helen Godwin also confirmed ongoing work for new stations in Charfield, Portishead, Pill and Henbury.
She said: “A record three-quarters of a billion pounds already secured from government will make it easier for everyone to get around the west, with a shared ambition to also increase the frequency of train services across our growing regional rail network.
“With the new Aviva Arena and the surrounding West Innovation Arc Growth Zone set to be served by Bristol Brabazon, our investment with partners in this new station will be part of a real difference to life in our part of the world.”
The new station will initially be unstaffed and have two platforms, an accessible footbridge and lifts as part of its phase one plans.
Phase two of the station will be aimed at meeting additional passenger demands after the opening of the much-anticipated Aviva Arena.
According to the Brabzon website, the phase two plans are anticipated to be completed sometime in 2026.
Council leader Tony Dyer said the new station and its name are a reflection of the heritage of the area and the potential it carries for the future.
“The new station will play a vital role in unlocking homes, jobs and opportunities for local people,” said Dyer. “It’s a great example of what our regional partnership can achieve by working together, securing investment that supports new housing, regenerating our communities, and strengthening the local economy.”
Residents in the area can attend a drop-in session on Wednesday to ask any questions they might have about the upcoming station – map: Brabazon
The m4 metrobus that passes through Brabazon will have direct links to the station. There are also plans for a dedicated network of cycling and walking routes that will connect the town to parts of Bristol and beyond.
According to WECA, once completed Bristol Brabazon will see regular passenger services resume on the Henbury Line for the first time since 1964.
Residents in the area can attend a drop-in session on Wednesday at the Spitfire Hanger between 4pm to 7pm, to ask any questions about the new station to members of the project team.
Main photo: Brabazon
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