Fact Sheet North Somerset
This autumn we're renewing the railway at Flax Bourton and refurbishing bridges near Weston- super-Mare and Worle. Flax Bourton track renewal During September and October, we will be renewing a section of the railway line that runs through Flax Bourton railway tunnel.
We are preparing our compounds at Flax Bourton Yard and North Somerset Showground on Saturday night shifts throughout September, and mid-week nights from Tuesday 10 September until Thursday 12 September.
The bulk of the work to remove and replace the rails, sleepers and ballast (stones) will be carried out as follows:
• 00.01 Saturday 28 September – 05.30 Monday 30 September • 23.00 Saturday 5 October – 05.30 Monday 7 October The working area will be covered to ensure the safety of the • 23.00 Saturday 12 October – 05.30 Monday 14 October public and, where possible Pedestrian and cycle access will be retained. The refurbishment involves grit blasting, which can be Follow up shifts will take place on Saturday nights from 19 very noisy. Metal repair work will be completed as necessary October until 9 November, with midweek nights Monday 21 prior to treating and repainting. October – Thursday 24 October. This will include tamping to compact the ballast for improved performance. This is particularly noisy and we apologise for any disruption. Travel arrangements Buses replace trains between Bristol Temple Meads, Weston- North Somerset bridge works Super-Mare and Taunton: We will be refurbishing Banwell Road Bridge west of Worle and • Weekend of 28 & 29 September Clevedon Road Bridge near Weston-super-Mare over the • Sunday 6 October following weekends: • Sunday 13 October
• 28 and 29 September CrossCountry trains between Bristol Temple Meads and Taunton • 5 and 6 October will be diverted, adding up to an hour to the normal journey • 12 and 13 October. time.
The bridges will be closed to vehicles with diversionary routes Check before you travel: put in place. www.nationalrail.co.uk or www.GWR.com/bristol
Questions or concerns? If you have any additional questions or concerns about the work taking place in your area, please call our dedicated 24-hour national helpline: 03457 11 41 41 www.networkrail.co.uk/north-somerset/ or @NetworkRailWest