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 November 2027, then work will start on Station Road bridge, Portbury.
- Work compounds have been set up along the line.
- All old track has been removed between Portishead and Pill.
- At Pill, 4000 tonnes of earth have been moved from the Pill cutting to create space for the new station platform. Soil nail installation is complete with circa 1600 nails installed to strengthen the cutting. See construction photos.
- Two weeks of night closures on Harbour Road, Portishead, are planned from Monday 26 October until Sunday 1 November and then from 23 November to 29 November 2026.