New railway

The new railway

What will the new railway be like?

9 miles (14 km) line from Portishead to Temple Meads.
23 minute journey time from Portishead to Temple Meads calling at Pill, Parson Street and Bedminster.
New stations at Portishead and Pill. An hourly service initially.
About 280 parking spaces will be provided at Portishead.
Modern three-carriage diesel train (initially Class 166 as below) with 270 seats. It is hoped that provision can be made for five-carriage (450 seat) trains in future.
There will be 18 trains per day in each direction
Trains will operate from around 6 am to around 11.30 pm, Monday to Saturday. On Sundays trains will operate for up to 10 hours.
Speed of 75 mph from Portishead to Pill, 30 mph from Pill to Ashton Vale.
The line will have 4 tunnels, 3 viaducts, 12 under bridges, 13 over bridges and a gorge!
Longer-term, bi-modal trains are likely and/or the line could be electrified.