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MetroWest (Bristol)

MetroWest
Overview
OwnerNetwork Rail
LocaleGreater Bristol
Transit typeCommuter rail
Number of lines3 + 2 under construction
Number of stations26 currently, another 6-10 planned
Websitetravelwest.info/metrowest
Operation
Began operation13 December 2021[1]
Operator(s)Great Western Railway

MetroWest, formerly known as the Greater Bristol Metro, is a project to improve the rail services in Bristol, England, and the surrounding region. It was first proposed at First Great Western's Stakeholder Event in March 2008.[2] The aim of the project is to develop half-hourly services through central Bristol which will also serve the surrounding West of England region.[3] Transport campaigning groups Friends of Suburban Bristol Railways (FoSBR) and Transport for Greater Bristol are actively supporting the proposal, [4][5] as are the three unitary authorities under the West of England Combined Authority[6][7] and North Somerset Council.

MetroWest services began on 13 December 2021, with the doubling of the frequency of services from Bristol Temple Meads to Severn Beach.[1]

  1. ^ a b "Severn Beach line train service to increase to half-hourly". Rail Advent. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
  2. ^ "How transport decisions are made in the West of England". TravelWest. Retrieved 19 May 2015.
  3. ^ White, James (13 March 2009). "Item 04 Greater Bristol Metro" (PDF). West of England Partnership. Retrieved 28 December 2011.
  4. ^ "FoSBR Plan for Rail". fosbr.org.uk. 2020. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
  5. ^ "Transport for Greater Bristol : News". tfgb.org.uk. 2011. Archived from the original on 7 February 2012. Retrieved 28 December 2011.
  6. ^ "CS10: Transportation and Movement (application/pdf Object)" (PDF). North Somerset Council. 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 September 2012. Retrieved 28 December 2011.
  7. ^ "Campaign launched for a Greater Bristol Metro link". Bristol Evening Post. 23 February 2012. Archived from the original on 5 May 2013. Retrieved 21 May 2012.

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