Projects · Rail
Portishead, North Somerset·Under wayRail
Portishead Line / MetroWest Phase 1
- StageConstruction under way (three contracts signed 1 May 2026)
- Value£200 million (three construction contracts)
- Next milestoneFirst passenger services in winter 2028/29
- Last checked1 November 2026
What has changed on this project, and when
- Stage: Construction under way (three contracts signed 1 May 2026)2 November 2026 · previously: Main construction underway (from April 2026)
- Value: £200 million (three construction contracts)2 November 2026 · previously: £200 million
- Next milestone: First passenger services in winter 2028/2929 September 2026 · previously: Completion of main construction / first passenger services in 2027
- Value: £200 million29 September 2026 · previously: £182 million
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