Never to the dark side Posted May 17, 2018 Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/end-portishead-bristol-metrowest-rail-1580347 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted May 17, 2018 Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 Sod it just get Marvin’s underground. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC11 Posted May 17, 2018 Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 6 minutes ago, CyderInACan said: Sod it just get Marvin’s underground. Must admit it did look impressive but it’s never happening, this is Bristol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted May 17, 2018 Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 That’s what I’m calling my next big brass orchestra - Ashton Gate Halt & The Portishead Rail Line.... 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 17, 2018 Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 Not surprising really, as the application was made by North Somerset. That's North Somerset, that don't want to be a part of the four authorities charged with improving the infrastructure of the region. They are lead by that little hitler, Elfan App Rees, a stupid little empire builder that won't relinquish one iota of power, for fear of a hit to his massive ego, so they opted to go it alone. Or so I understand. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted May 17, 2018 Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 This really is a joke, one road out of Portishead and with an ever increasing population, the trouble is is that the route will travel through South Bristol which is always at the back of the queue when it comes to infrastructure, now if only we could call it the Henbury loop line instead!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 17, 2018 Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 1 minute ago, harrys said: This really is a joke, one road out of Portishead and with an ever increasing population, the trouble is is that the route will travel through South Bristol which is always at the back of the queue when it comes to infrastructure, now if only we could call it the Henbury loop line instead!!! North Bristol and South Glos politicians have requested that money planned for the Portishead line, should be reallocated to North Bristol projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC11 Posted May 17, 2018 Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 2 minutes ago, Rich said: North Bristol and South Glos politicians have requested that money planned for the Portishead line, should be reallocated to North Bristol projects. There’s a shock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted May 17, 2018 Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 3 minutes ago, Rich said: North Bristol and South Glos politicians have requested that money planned for the Portishead line, should be reallocated to North Bristol projects. New football ground? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted May 17, 2018 Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 7 minutes ago, Midred said: New football ground? New Arena at Filton, you mean. " . . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lack of Action Man Posted May 17, 2018 Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 Is there a metrobust stop near AG? Genuinely have no idea. Likelihood is it won't run until 2095 anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miser Posted May 17, 2018 Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 28 minutes ago, OddBallJim said: Is there a metrobust stop near AG? Genuinely have no idea. Likelihood is it won't run until 2095 anyway. Behind the flats where the bowling alley used to be - allegedly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 this is north somerset's fault for not joining the linked up authority thing, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 The eyesore Metrobus flyover was built to accommodate A; the Portishead passenger line, and B; the electrification of that line . A, will probably never happen B, will definitely never happen Another £2 p!55ed away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 10 hours ago, miser said: Behind the flats where the bowling alley used to be - allegedly Yeah. It's there. Just need some buses stopping at it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, myol'man said: The eyesore Metrobus flyover was built to accommodate A; the Portishead passenger line, and B; the electrification of that line . A, will probably never happen B, will definitely never happen Another £2 p!55ed away Remember posting about the electrification a couple of years ago saying it was made up to give the contractors the profit they wanted. £1 million extra per metre of height was quoted. People thought it was a good idea. It's amazing how people simply can't see through this.. Edited May 18, 2018 by The Bard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 12 hours ago, BS4 on Tour... said: That’s what I’m calling my next big brass orchestra - Ashton Gate Halt & The Portishead Rail Line.... It’s a better name than one that involves a part of a motorway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 13 hours ago, CyderInACan said: Sod it just get Marvin’s underground. Marvin would saddle the city with debt for 50 years for his pie-in-the-sky scheme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 3 minutes ago, CotswoldRed said: Marvin would saddle the city with debt for 50 years for his pie-in-the-sky scheme. But unlike the glorified bus lane that is Metrobus, a proper underground might actually work. Nothing wrong with borrowing over a long period for a productive asset - most people who buy their own homes saddle themselves with debt for 30 years. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 1 hour ago, italian dave said: But unlike the glorified bus lane that is Metrobus, a proper underground might actually work. Nothing wrong with borrowing over a long period for a productive asset - most people who buy their own homes saddle themselves with debt for 30 years. They do. But they know the price of the house up front. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fodbarmyarmy Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 Of course central govt don't want to stump up the cash..... Bristol reputation in central govt is a place that DON'T GET NOTHING DONE ! No New stadium...No arena then no need for new rail link ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtimmy11 Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 7 hours ago, CotswoldRed said: Marvin would saddle the city with debt for 50 years for his pie-in-the-sky scheme. So what,it's getting embarrassing telling people your from bristol.when we played man utd I walked back to temple Meades with a few mancs and they could not believe we only had buses in bristol.I didn't mention the arena,our village airport or the fact every music venue in the city is nearly closed.let's think big for once Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 5 hours ago, Fodbarmyarmy said: Of course central govt don't want to stump up the cash..... Bristol reputation in central govt is a place that DON'T GET NOTHING DONE ! No New stadium...No arena then no need for new rail link ...... Agreed but, central government effectively punishes the area due to the separated authorities. Each one makes a separate or sometimes joint application for funding, and each one is systematically turned down, in favour of a scheme in an area with a higher population. The reality is that this is not the case, it's just that the area and population are sub divided and each area wants to remain in control of their budgets, without relinquishing any power to an authority which might just get that funding. Divide and rule comes to mind in this area, it's always struggled to attract funding from any government, regardless of political persuasion. Although disliked by many, the former Avon area was better equipped, if not always successful when applying for funding from central government or European funding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 46 minutes ago, Mtimmy11 said: So what,it's getting embarrassing telling people your from bristol.when we played man utd I walked back to temple Meades with a few mancs and they could not believe we only had buses in bristol.I didn't mention the arena,our village airport or the fact every music venue in the city is nearly closed.let's think big for once Quite agree. The labour council thought big when agreeing to fund the Royal Portbury Dock. It saddled the city with debt but, was proven to be one of the city's best ever investments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 7 hours ago, CotswoldRed said: They do. But they know the price of the house up front. If they think that's all there is to it, they're in for a shock when the base rate increases then!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lack of Action Man Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 2 hours ago, Mtimmy11 said: So what,it's getting embarrassing telling people your from bristol.when we played man utd I walked back to temple Meades with a few mancs and they could not believe we only had buses in bristol.I didn't mention the arena,our village airport or the fact every music venue in the city is nearly closed.let's think big for once Too many councillors taking backhanders from cycling "charities" trying to turn Bristol into some sort of British version of Amsterdam or Copenhagen. Never going to happen! We are AN AGING POPULATION! The number of people able to cycle will DECREASE as time goes on. This means we need MORE INVESTMENT IN INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC TRANSPORT including ALTERNATIVES TO DRIVING AND BUSSES! I despair at the ineptitude of the local authorities... no let me rephrase that - I despair at the pro-cycling bias and failure to see the bigger picture from the local authorities. Wanting to make the south west some sort of eco-paradise by forcing cycling upon a population that is 100% able to do it is naive. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippin cider Posted May 19, 2018 Report Share Posted May 19, 2018 15 hours ago, Fodbarmyarmy said: Of course central govt don't want to stump up the cash..... Bristol reputation in central govt is a place that DON'T GET NOTHING DONE ! No New stadium...No arena then no need for new rail link ...... Exactly! ....any other city and ithey would have had all of this built and operational ages ago ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted May 19, 2018 Report Share Posted May 19, 2018 21 hours ago, myol'man said: The eyesore Metrobus flyover was built to accommodate A; the Portishead passenger line, and B; the electrification of that line . A, will probably never happen B, will definitely never happen Another £2 p!55ed away At least it wasn't expensive then 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted May 19, 2018 Report Share Posted May 19, 2018 11 hours ago, hodge said: At least it wasn't expensive then Add 6 noughts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted May 20, 2018 Report Share Posted May 20, 2018 On 18/05/2018 at 17:10, CotswoldRed said: Marvin would saddle the city with debt for 50 years for his pie-in-the-sky scheme. Haven't the city been talking about such schemes for just as long?!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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