Charfield Station - historic incident and current reopening (merged topics)

[whole diary]

[chuffed]

A date was mentioned as being operational by the end of 2024! .How does Charfield reopening circumvent the much derided GRIP^▸ (Guide to Railway Investment Projects - Network Rail's process for project management of schemes through development and implementation) process??
If only Port Zed was up and running by the end of next year?!

[Red Squirrel]

I’m told that South Glos have just granted Planning Permission for Charfield Station.

Keep ‘em coming!

[Red Squirrel]

I’m told that South Glos have just granted Planning Permission for Charfield Station.

...or not quite: From Gazette Series:

Update on Charfield train station

3rd March By Alex Seabrook

A new train station in a South Gloucestershire village is about to be given the green light by planners.

But a neighbour living next door to where the station will be built has complained that public announcements from the Tannoy will wake her up every morning.

Construction work could soon begin on the £22-million train station in Charfield, as South Gloucestershire Council is expected to grant planning permission imminently.

The station will run regular passenger trains to Bristol and Gloucester from about 6.30am until 11.30pm.

Transport planners hope the new station, which has been discussed for three decades, will improve access to jobs, education, shops and leisure. Councillors on the strategic sites delivery committee voted to approve planning permission on Thursday, March 2.

But due to a council error with a public consultation, the final decision on granting planning permission will be taken in the next few days.

...continues

[Red Squirrel]

Ah, right, this is more like it:

LOCATION: Land Off Station Road Charfield South Gloucestershire
DESCRIPTION: Installation of 2 no. platform railway station with station forecourt ((including cycle parking, bus shelter and car parking), erection of pedestrian footbridge and accessible lifts, passenger waiting shelters, creation of car park off Station road, with associated infrastructure and works to Station Road, Wotton Road and Little Bristol Lane.
REFERENCE NO: P22/05778/R3F
With reference to your correspondence this is to inform you that this application has now been considered and the Councils decision is: Approve with Conditions.

[infoman]

https://charfieldparishcouncil.gov.uk/2025/01/17/charfield-railway-station-drop-in-event-wednesday-22nd-january-2025/

[johnneyw]

The link above for the drop in event also leads to another link for a "fly through" of the proposed station where I couldn't help noticing that the proposed footbridge design included floor to roof glass sides.  All very bright and attractive but I get the feeling that the designers still don't take into account the very real potential for vandalism at unmanned stations.

[ChrisB]

Latest email update

Welcome to the Charfield Station newsletter

Dear stakeholder,  Further to our last newsletter, please find below the latest updates about the Charfield Station project.

Project updates
Overnight works to remove trackside vegetation have now been completed. We will be back on-site to clear land next week (from Monday 10 March), however the further vegetation removal will take place during the day. Thank you for your understanding.

In other news, we have refreshed the Give Way road markings and edge lines at the subway between Little Bristol Lane and Station Road. In addition, we will be installing ‘pedestrian in road’ signs at the subway during March. 

Also during March, we will be installing double yellow lines in lieu of the previous school keep clear markings on Manor Lane at the junction with Wotton Road. These changes are taking place in response to feedback from residents. 

Throughout this month, you will see increased activity at the location of the proposed Southern Car Park. Temporary fencing has been installed to mark the new land ownership boundary (please note that the fencing does not relate to the size of the car park, which is smaller). 

Tree felling and planned power outage
On Monday 10 March, we will be commencing tree felling and vegetation removal along the length of Station Road.  A qualified ecologist will be undertaking a check of the trees and vegetation before and during removal to make sure no nesting birds or other wildlife is present.  This work will involve felling trees that are in the proximity of overhead power lines. To ensure the safety of our team and the public, National Grid have scheduled a planned power outage for Saturday 22 March. This is likely to be a full day outage and will affect a small number of properties. National Grid will write to you soon if your property is going to be affected.  We are fully aware of the potential disruption that this will cause and sincerely apologise in advance for any inconvenience. 
Scaffolding at the former station booking hall

We previously told you that we were putting in place protective scaffolding around the former station booking hall. This is for the protection of the railway during the work in the area.  For the safety of our staff and other railway users, some of this work must be carried out overnight when trains are not running.  We will therefore be working on the night of Saturday 15th March to commence the scaffold erection and there will be subsequent daytime works during weekdays to complete it.

Planning updates
We will continue to submit documentation to the Local Planning Authority for discharging further planning conditions during 2025.   

We are also applying to the Local Planning Authority to make minor amendments to the scheme that have arisen during the detailed design stage. These include fencing, landscaping, pedestrian access, road crossings and platform infrastructure. These documents can be viewed on the planning applications website (search for P24/01637/RVC) and we will provide further updates in our next newsletter update. 

[johnneyw]

Looks like it's an August construction commencement date according to the Stroud News and Journal.  Completion expected in the spring of 2026.  This will include improvements to the approach road, bus stop, cycle parking and car park.

Article link below.

https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/25366395.works-new-charfield-train-station-begin-august/

[ChrisB]

Construction is due to begin in August 2025 and will be done in stages, including:

construction of the station, including footbridge and platforms
construction of the station forecourt
construction of the southern car park
improvements to Station Road including widening of carriageway and footpaths, and work to the rail access point
final works on Little Bristol Lane, including road surfacing
The new station is expected to open in spring 2027.

https://beta.southglos.gov.uk/charfield-train-station/

[grahame]

From Bristol Live

The new £41.7m Charfield Station is taking shape, with platforms and footbridge already in place.

It's due to open next spring

The station will give residents of Charfield and surrounding areas access to rail services running through the village for the first time in more than 60 years.

Train services - operated by GWR^▸ (Great Western Railway) - will initially be every hour and will reach central Bristol in 32 minutes, and Gloucester in 22 minutes.

[Noggin]

Some nice info at https://charfieldtrainstation.commonplace.is/

[Chris from Nailsea]

I have merged several topics here, as they all relate specifically to Charfield station.

The original headings of most posts have been preserved, where possible.

CfN^▸ (Chris from Nailsea, an administrator on this forum).