First look at the new Ashley Down railway station in Bristol

It’s the first time there has been a station there for 60 years
Mark Taylor
By Mark Taylor
Published 27th Dec 2023, 13:53 BST
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Construction of the new railway line between Bristol Temple Meads and Filton Abbey Wood has moved a step closer over the Christmas break.

The new station being built on Station Road, just south of the Ashley Down allotments, has had the footbridge installed by Network Rail staff over the Christmas holidays.

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The Ashley Down station, due to be completed in 2024, used to be home to Ashley Hill Station, which closed in 1964. 

Network Rail staff pose in front of the new bridge at Ashley Down station, due to open in 2024 (photo: Network Rail)Network Rail staff pose in front of the new bridge at Ashley Down station, due to open in 2024 (photo: Network Rail)
Network Rail staff pose in front of the new bridge at Ashley Down station, due to open in 2024 (photo: Network Rail)

The new station is part of the MetroWest Phase 2 project which will also see new stations at North Filton and Henbury. 

An update issued last week by Bristol City Council earlier in the year revealed how spend had increased on the station project to widen the platforms.

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