MetroWest
MetroWest is part of greater plans to increase service frequency and reopen lines and stations in the West of England. Stage One, the reopenning of the Portishead line, is far advanced and Stage Two, the reopening of the Henbury line and new stations, is in planning. MetroWest's expansion into Wiltshire and Dorset is a key element of the new Western Gateway strategic transport plan.
Cllr Bridget Wayman, Chair of the Western Gateway Sub-national Transport Body
A group of councils planning together
Developing strategic corridors
Determining investment priorities
Employment and housing opportunities
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Dr Christina Biggs, Campaigns lead at Friends of Suburban Bristol Railways
Realising regional rapid transit - sustainable travel
Reopening stations
Investing in track and trains to unlock capacity
Improving existing services
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Graham Ellis, Board Member, TravelWatchSW
Service schedules and limitations
Rolling stock transfers
Integrating the services of all TOCs
Local vs national services
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Camilla Ween, Head of Communications, ConnectedCites
Putting rail at the heart of the West of England's development
The potential ConnectedCities of the West of England
Sustainably expanding existing towns
Integrating new settlements
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