Network Rail is holding a drop-in information event in Stoke Gifford on Thursday 16th August to answer any questions residents may have about the electrification of the line between London Paddington and Bristol Parkway.
The event will take place between 4.30pm and 7.30pm at the St Michael’s Centre, North Road BS34 8PD.
Network Rail representatives will be on hand to explain the plans and answer any questions.
The railway through Bristol Parkway will be closed between Saturday 15th September and Saturday 6th October inclusive, and again on the weekend of 13th/14th October.
A Network Rail spokesperson said:
“The upgrade includes the installation of the overhead line equipment (OLE) used to hold the wires for electrification, and we will be putting up masts and wires over those three weeks in the Bristol Parkway area, from Winterbourne viaduct, through Bristol Parkway Station, up to Little Stoke, and then along the Filton East Curve.”
During these three weeks, trains will still be running, but they will be using diversionary routes. Rail replacement bus and coach services will be in place for some journeys.
A letter sent to residents living near the railway line in the Stoke Gifford area on 30th July warns:
“When our teams are working you may be disturbed by noise, particularly when the foundations for the overhead line masts are being driven into the ground. On some weekends, and during the railway line closure, teams will be working overnight.”
“We are sorry for the inconvenience this may cause but assure you that this is the final work to deliver electrification of the railway line in your area.”
Rail passengers are advised to check before travelling during the upgrade work by visiting the National Rail Enquiries website, or by checking with the train operator directly using the following links:
- Upgrading the railway around Bristol (GWR)
- Bristol upgrades (Cross Country)
To find out more about the upgrade work in the Bristol area, visit:
