Deal struck to fund £152M reopening of Portishead line after Restoring Your Railway cancelled

A deal has been struck between the West of England Combined Authority (Weca) and the government to fund the reopening of the abandoned Portishead Branch Line. The post Deal struck to fund £152M reopening of Portishead line after Restoring Your Railway cancelled appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Council to submit business case for £152M Portishead line reinstatement ahead of summer work start

North Somerset Council’s cabinet has been recommended to approve the submission of a Full Business Case for the £152M reinstatement of the abandoned Portishead Branch Line, with the aim of commencing works in August. The post Council to submit business case for £152M Portishead line reinstatement ahead of summer work start appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

VolkerFitzpatrick wins £50M contract to rebuild abandoned Portishead railway line

Network Rail has awarded the £50M design and build contract for the restoration of the abandoned Portishead Branch Line to VolkerFitzpatrick. The post VolkerFitzpatrick wins £50M contract to rebuild abandoned Portishead railway line appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Green light for Portishead railway restoration as funding challenges overcome

Plans to reopen the abandoned Portishead line have been given the go ahead by transport secretary Mark Harper. The post Green light for Portishead railway restoration as funding challenges overcome appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Council sets out new funding plans for Portishead line restoration

North Somerset District Council has outlined its updated funding plans for the proposed Portishead line after it was revealed that delays in the planning process have pushed up the cost of restoring the line. The post Council sets out new funding plans for Portishead line restoration appeared first on New Civil Engineer.