Update on Wye Valley Viaduct Closure: New Bridge Considered for Long-Term Solution Friday, April 3, 2026 wyevalley blackbridge viaduct lydbrook gloucestershire herefordshire footbridge railway heritage infrastructure A new bridge could provide a lasting solution to reopen a vital footpath over the River Wye in the Forest of Dean. The Black Bridge, which links Lydbrook in Gloucestershire to Welsh Bicknor in Herefordshire, has long been a … Read More
Key Details After Railway Lines to Cheltenham Festival Blocked Tuesday, March 10, 2026 cheltenham railway traintravel transportdisruption festival traveldelays cancellations commuters traveladvice railservices sport Railway lines leading to the Cheltenham Festival were blocked for several hours, causing significant travel delays for thousands of attendees. The disruption affected major routes, leading to cancellations and extended … Read More
Bristol Parkway Train Lines Reopen After Nearly Two-Hour Closure Tuesday, February 3, 2026 bristolparkway trainservice railway incident closure reopening transportation commuters delays safety sport After an incident that led to the closure of train lines at Bristol Parkway, services have now resumed. The disruption lasted for nearly two hours, affecting passengers and causing delays. Authorities managed the situation …
Affordable Housing Development Kicks Off at Former Railway Depot Near GRH Saturday, December 20, 2025 housing affordable construction community development railway redevelopment grh homes sustainability Work has commenced on an exciting new affordable housing project located on the site of an old railway depot near the Golden Ridge Hospital (GRH). This initiative aims to provide much-needed housing options for the community, … Read More
Government Urged to Resolve Dangerous Footpath Dispute in South Gloucestershire Monday, December 15, 2025 footpath railway safety charfield networkrail infrastructure tunnel countryside development southgloucestershire The government is being called upon to intervene in a longstanding dispute over a hazardous footpath crossing in the South Gloucestershire countryside near the village of Charfield. The contested footpath crosses the busy … Read More
Call to Restore Historic Railway Link Between Gloucester, Ross-on-Wye, and Hereford Monday, December 8, 2025 railway transport herefordshire gloucester ross-on-wye hereford beeching railroute infrastructure freight Local officials are urging the inclusion of the historic Hereford-Ross-on-Wye-Gloucester railway line in modern transport planning to improve regional travel connections. The line, which operated from 1855 until its closure … Read More