Thankful to my colleague @LordPeterHendy, Minister for Rail, for confirming that despite the £22bn black hole we have inherited from the last Government, the Portishead and Pill railway re-opening is not now listed as one of the cancelled projects.

Colleagues from GWR, @SW_Help, @samaritans and The Railway Children recently joined forces to promote safeguarding on the rail network. The teams engaged with hundreds of colleagues and customers, talking, educating, and sharing experiences involving safeguarding vulnerable people If you spot someone who may need support, please do one of the following: 🗣️ Speak to onboard or station staff 📱 Message the BTP on 61016 📞 Call the Samaritans hotline 📱 Report via The Railway Children charity app More info at the links below. railwaychildren.org.uk/ nationalrail.co.uk/travel-in… samaritans.org/

Good to see local papers pick up our statement on fairer train fares. We'd like a zoned system, like London's #bristolrail bristol247.com/news-and-feat…

We are pleased to award a grant of £3,336 to @SevernsideCRP for a new heritage-style front door to their community room @GWRHelp Bridgwater Station. It will definitely fit in better than the current door.

Network Rail's latest standard footbridge model has been prototyped - the AVA footbridge. Almost infinitely flexible and adaptable, and practically complete before it leaves the factory, it should only need a single possession to install it. Read more: expedition.uk.com/article/un…

I know this isn't the first time we've posted a picture of a cream tea this year, but here's a reminder of what's in reach if you take a direct @GWRHelp Severn Beach - Yatton train and ride the @StrawbLine #bristolrail

If you travel on the Severn Beach line without buying a ticket first, you could get a £100 penalty. Did you know? We think @GWRhelp should do more to make sure infrequent users don't get caught out. #bristolrail bristolrailcampaign.org.uk/p…

Really pleased to hear about a coastal town being reconnected to the rail network after decades of poor transport connections! Congratulations to everyone involved. #bristolrail

Clifton Down looking busier than ever this evening! #bristolrail

🚉 We’re in the final stages on Bristol's new @WestofEnglandCA Ashley Down station. 🛠️The footbridge completed the structure at Xmas. Fitting out is nearly done & now we're testing, aiming to open later this year. 🎬 Mark Radford… #TravelWest @BristolCouncil #BristolRailRegen

We’re super proud Yatton was chosen to host the launch of national #CommunityRailWeek today. The spotlight was shone on the station’s volunteer gardeners, plus the Strawberry Line Café and Community Cycle Project. @CommunityRail @RailDeliveryGrp @SevernsideCRP

These are fantastic figures. We look forward to continued growth, but need better frequency through Bedminster and Parson St, and of course @PilningStation #bristolrail westofengland-ca.gov.uk/news…

🚅 12 months after the introduction of half-hourly train services linking Bristol Temple Meads with Gloucester and Westbury, the new trains have racked up more than 3.4 million journeys! That's a 27% year-on-year increase. 📈 Read more ➡️ bit.ly/3UY60Mi

12 months after the introduction of half-hourly train services to and from Bristol Temple Meads, how many journeys do you think the new half hourly trains have racked up? The answer will be posted tomorrow morning. Hint... it's a 27% year-on-year increase in passengers. 📈

The Railwalks website proves you don't need a car to reach interesting, beautiful remote places. Well done @greentravelrite for pulling this together! #bristolrail railwalks.co.uk/about-us

Some interesting ideas. We support the idea of expanding the existing rail network using tram-trains, starting with Temple Meads - Centre. Other proposals, such as east through Fishponds, are more problematic - as @BristolCycling will agree!