Current situation
- Re-opening is planned as a key part (Phase 1) of the MetroWest project which will link and upgrade the railway system in the Bristol area, providing an initial frequency service to Portishead (1 train per hour). Opening is due in 2028.
- New stations are to be built at Portishead and Pill.
- Preparatory work associated with the railway began in September 2025 at Quays Avenue/Harbour Road roundabout.
- The Quays Avenue/Harbour Road roundabout in Portishead is to be moved westwards about 70m and Quays Avenue realigned to enable the station to be built partly on the current road. See Maps … (second row).
- Public drop-in sessions are being held regularly in Portishead and Pill. See News.
- Main works contracts were signed in May 2026.
- Extensive work is taking place in Portishead, preparing to move the roundabout and build the main car park.
- Sheepway bridge is closed for strengthening until March 2027.
- At Pill, cuttings are being excavated to create space for a second railway line and a platform for the new station. Once the cuttings are excavated, they will be strengthened with over 1,600 steel rods, drilled into the cutting. See construction photos.
- Work compounds have been set up along the line.
- All old track has been removed between Portishead and Pill.