Rail information in the West of England

Severn Beach Line
This historic railway line runs from Temple Meads out to the suburbs and on to the coast at Severn Beach
Operators & Timetables
Essential info about the rail companies operating in the South West.
Freedom Travelpass – Bus & Rail Passes
Just one ticket … for unlimited travel on all train and most bus services in Bristol, Bath, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
Accessibility
Information about accessibility and mobility access and travel assistance
MetroWest
A phased approach to new railway lines and services in the West of England
News
The most recent news related to rail services
Railcards & PlusBus
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Travel advice for key workers during the COVID-19 outbreak
Start: 17/03/20 - Finish: TBC

Coronavirus Travel Advice
Start: 05/03/20 - Finish: 03/11/20

UPDATED: Gipsy Patch Lane, road closure from 5 March 2020 for approximately 8 months
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Stop Closure: Bristol Parkway – 3rd Feb 2020

@nationalrailenq 04/08/2020 10:26am

⚠️NEW: Disruption between #Sheffield and New Mills Central / #Stockport expected until 15:00 #DoreandTotley 🔗https://t.co/xGmGsMwQPD
@nationalrailenq 01/08/2020 10:24pm

CLEARED: Trains are now running normally between Cardiff Central and Severn Tunnel Junction following a trespasser… https://t.co/0N4DQlSIro
@nationalrailenq 01/08/2020 8:43pm

NEW: Disruption between Cardiff Central and Severn Tunnel Junction until approximately 23:30 #SevernTunnelJunction… https://t.co/ULjUuunofP
@CrossCountryUK 28/07/2020 8:30am

Thanks to everyone who took part in yesterday's #GuessTheDestination. We had some great guesses - it was, as many… https://t.co/dYvJtMJnuS
@networkrail 27/07/2020 5:11pm

🚉Bristol Temple Meads station has undergone many changes - it outgrew Brunel’s original building and became the rai… https://t.co/ywxUhiCiTM

30.07.202008:43 am

Nationwide scheme to boost disabled people’s confidence in train travel

All of Britain’s rail companies are now recognising Sunflower lanyards and cards so that passengers with non-visible disabilities can travel with extra confidence. The move coincides with the expected lifting of restrictions on people shielding next week.
22.07.202011:00 am

North Somerset Council’s Local Plan 2038: have your say

Local people, community groups and businesses are being urged to help shape North Somerset’s future by getting involved in the development of North Somerset Council’s new Local Plan for the area.
23.06.202004:30 pm

Western Gateway leaders welcome extended scope of Metrowest 2 – Increased train frequency between Bristol and Gloucester

Leaders of the Western Gateway partnership have welcomed a decision taken at the West of England Combined Authority Committee on 19 June to extend the scope of the Metrowest 2 increased train services between Bristol and Gloucester.
19.06.202004:30 pm

The extension of MetroWest rail services to Gloucester and Westbury is one step closer

More frequent trains to Gloucester, Yate and Westbury are a step closer as a change of scope to the MetroWest rail project was agreed at the West of England Combined Authority committee meeting on Friday 19 June.
22.05.202006:00 pm

West of England Mayor calls for businesses to help reduce pressure on public transport as employees return to work

West of England Mayor, Tim Bowles, is calling on businesses and organisations in the region to play their part in reducing pressure on public transport as lockdown restrictions are progressively eased.
22.05.202005:45 pm

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