Bristol Brabazon station
We’re building a new station on the former Filton airfield to serve the new Brabazon neighbourhood
Phase One of construction of the new Bristol Brabazon station is well underway. When complete, in Autumn 2026, it will bring the first regular passenger services to the Henbury line since 1964.
A second construction phase will then follow, to increase capacity of the station ready for the new 20,000-capacity arena being built.
The new station is mainly funded by the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, with contributions from South Gloucestershire Council, Bristol City Council, North Somerset Council and GWR, with Network Rail as a key partner.
Phase One construction
Over a 10-day period during Christmas 2025, we upgraded the existing freight line, fully removing and replacing the track in the immediate vicinity of the new station to meet all safety and operational requirements for future passenger service. The first platform blocks were also installed along with ducts and cable routes underneath the track.
Work continues on the foundations for the station through early 2026 with more of the platform construction taking place as we move into the Spring.
Lift shafts and the footbridge will be installed in late Spring/early Summer 2026, with fitting out of electrical systems, lighting, ticket machines, shelters and benches in late Summer. Testing and certification follows with the first passenger train services planned to start in Autumn 2026.