Bristol Is Reopening a Freight-Only Line to Passengers This Month

A new station serving the Brabazon development in north Bristol will open to passengers on Monday, November 23, according to a BBC report summarized by Rail Business Daily. The first train is due at 07:10, on the Henbury Line, which has until now carried freight only.

An hourly service will run between Bristol Temple Meads and Brabazon, calling at Lawrence Hill, Stapleton Road, Ashley Down and Filton Abbey Wood. The station also serves the Aviva Arena area, according to the report.

A further stop, Henbury station, is expected in 2028, which would extend passenger use of the reopened corridor.

For visitors and commuters, the practical question is timing: an hourly frequency means planning around the timetable rather than turning up. Check operator timetables before travel, especially around event days at the arena.

Sources: Rail Business Daily, BBC News