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
Construction of Bristol Brabazon station is coming on leaps and bounds, reaching new milestones in line with our construction programme.
Installation of the lift shaft core structures was completed at the end of April and the construction of the footbridge followed during the late May bank holiday.
The footbridge was lifted in by crane in nine separate pieces and assembled on site in less than 24 hours.
Work continues at pace into the summer with a focus on installing platform edge coping stones, canopies and electrical systems, surfacing the platforms and installing platform furniture.
A period of testing and certification will follow with the first passenger train services planned to start in autumn 2026.