Location :
South Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Sir Fynwy - Monmouthshire
Little Somerford, Acton Turville, Royal Wootton Bassett, Yate, Brinkworth, Winterbourne, Patchway, St. Paul Malmesbury Without, Stoke Gifford, Sodbury, Hullavington, Tormarton, Badminton, Almondsbury, Westerleigh, Portskewett Community, Luckington, Dodington, Pilning and Severn Beach
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| Summary : The Bristol and South Wales Direct Railway was mooted in 1896 and completed in 1903. It joined the GWR 's London - Bristol main line near Wootton Bassett, and ran via Badminton and Patchett to the Severn Tunnel, crossing the Severn to Wales. Local stations were closed in 1961, except for Badminton, which remained open until 1968. Bristol Parkway was opened in 1972 as the only station between Swindon and Wales, the whole line being converted to a high speed line. |
| More information : The Bristol and South Wales Direct line was mooted in 1896 and completed in 1903. It joined the GWR 's London - Bristol main line near Wootton Bassett, and ran via Badminton and Patchett to the Severn Tunnel, crossing the Severn to Wales. Local stations were closed in 1961, except for Badminton, which remained open until 1968. Bristol Parkway was opened in 1972 as the only station between Swindon and Wales, the whole line being converted to a high speed line. (1) |