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== Future ==
== Future ==
The line through Ashley Hill is due to be electrified by 2017 as part of the Great Western Main Line electrification project.<ref name="vision">{{cite web|url=http://www.networkrail.co.uk/uploadedFiles/networkrailcouk/Contents/Improvements/The_Great_Western/WesternVision.pdf|title=Modernising the Great Western|publisher=[[Network Rail]]|accessdate=9 June 2012}}</ref><ref name="Bristol to London">{{cite news |url= http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/Bristol-London-line-electrified/story-11312089-detail/story.html |title=Bristol to London line to be electrified |work=This Is Bristol |publisher=[[Northcliffe Media]] |date=23 July 2009 |accessdate=5 April 2012}}</ref> The electrification scheme also includes the four-tracking of [[Filton Bank]], which will allow more services between Parkway and Bristol Temple Meads, and separate fast inter-city services from local stopping services.<ref name="green">{{cite news|url=http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/Green-light-long-awaited-rail-improvements/story-16547255-detail/story.html|title=Green light for long-awaited rail improvements|work=[[The Post, Bristol]]|date=17 July 2012|accessdate=29 September 2013|publisher=[[Northcliffe Media]]}}</ref><ref name="rail696">{{cite magazine|magazine=[[RAIL (magazine)|RAIL]]|title=Ship-shape and Bristol fashion|author=Broadbent, Steve|issue=696|date=16–29 May 2012|pages=46–53}}</ref>
The line through Ashley Hill is due to be electrified by 2017 as part of the Great Western Main Line electrification project.<ref name="vision">{{cite web|url=http://www.networkrail.co.uk/uploadedFiles/networkrailcouk/Contents/Improvements/The_Great_Western/WesternVision.pdf |title=Modernising the Great Western |publisher=[[Network Rail]] |accessdate=9 June 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130413065743/http://www.networkrail.co.uk/uploadedFiles/networkrailcouk/Contents/Improvements/The_Great_Western/WesternVision.pdf |archivedate=13 April 2013 }}</ref><ref name="Bristol to London">{{cite news |url= http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/Bristol-London-line-electrified/story-11312089-detail/story.html |title=Bristol to London line to be electrified |work=This Is Bristol |publisher=[[Northcliffe Media]] |date=23 July 2009 |accessdate=5 April 2012}}</ref> The electrification scheme also includes the four-tracking of [[Filton Bank]], which will allow more services between Parkway and Bristol Temple Meads, and separate fast inter-city services from local stopping services.<ref name="green">{{cite news|url=http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/Green-light-long-awaited-rail-improvements/story-16547255-detail/story.html|title=Green light for long-awaited rail improvements|work=[[The Post, Bristol]]|date=17 July 2012|accessdate=29 September 2013|publisher=[[Northcliffe Media]]}}</ref><ref name="rail696">{{cite magazine|magazine=[[RAIL (magazine)|RAIL]]|title=Ship-shape and Bristol fashion|author=Broadbent, Steve|issue=696|date=16–29 May 2012|pages=46–53}}</ref>


It was suggested that Ashley Hill station be reopened as part of the [[Greater Bristol Metro]] scheme.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.westofengland.org/media/98508/item%2004%20greater%20bristol%20metro%2013%20march%202009.pdf |title=Item 04: Greater Bristol Metro |first=James |last=White |publisher= West of England Partnership |date=13 March 2009 |accessdate=28 December 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/Campaign-trains-Bristol-Temple-Meads-half-hour/story-14446079-detail/story.html |title=Campaign for trains from Bristol Temple Meads every half hour |work=This is Bristol |publisher=[[Northcliffe Media]] |date=17 January 2012 |accessdate=19 January 2012}}</ref> The reopening was supported by [[Bristol City Council]], [[Network Rail]], local MPs and local rail groups,<ref name="study">{{cite news|url=http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/Study-place-plans-new-station/story-19805883-detail/story.html#axzz2hJnEGXEc|title=Study to take place into plans for new station|work=[[The Bristol Post]]|publisher=[[Northcliffe Media]]|date=17 September 2013|accessdate=10 October 2013}}</ref> and would have provided rail access to local colleges and to the [[County Cricket Ground, Bristol|County Ground]], home of [[Gloucestershire County Cricket Club]].<ref name="newopportunities">{{cite news|url=http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/New-tracks-new-stations-provide-opportunities/story-19800960-detail/story.html|author=Wood, Dave|date=16 September 2013|accessdate=10 October 2013|title=New tracks, new stations will provide opportunities}}</ref> However, it was ruled out by [[Network Rail]] due to modern regulations regarding the track gradient in stations, and also due to the high cost of removing an embankment.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Costs-set-signal-end-plan-reopen-city-railway/story-20038084-detail/story.html|title=Costs set to signal end of plan to reopen city railway station|work=[[Bristol Post]]|publisher=[[Local World]]|date=6 November 2013|accessdate=26 November 2013}}</ref><ref name="RAIL736">{{cite magazine|title=Regional News|magazine=[[RAIL (magazine)|RAIL]]|publisher=[[Haymarket Publishing]]|date=27 November – 10 December 2013|page=24|author=Johnston, Howard|volume=736}}</ref>
It was suggested that Ashley Hill station be reopened as part of the [[Greater Bristol Metro]] scheme.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.westofengland.org/media/98508/item%2004%20greater%20bristol%20metro%2013%20march%202009.pdf |title=Item 04: Greater Bristol Metro |first=James |last=White |publisher= West of England Partnership |date=13 March 2009 |accessdate=28 December 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/Campaign-trains-Bristol-Temple-Meads-half-hour/story-14446079-detail/story.html |title=Campaign for trains from Bristol Temple Meads every half hour |work=This is Bristol |publisher=[[Northcliffe Media]] |date=17 January 2012 |accessdate=19 January 2012}}</ref> The reopening was supported by [[Bristol City Council]], [[Network Rail]], local MPs and local rail groups,<ref name="study">{{cite news|url=http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/Study-place-plans-new-station/story-19805883-detail/story.html#axzz2hJnEGXEc|title=Study to take place into plans for new station|work=[[The Bristol Post]]|publisher=[[Northcliffe Media]]|date=17 September 2013|accessdate=10 October 2013}}</ref> and would have provided rail access to local colleges and to the [[County Cricket Ground, Bristol|County Ground]], home of [[Gloucestershire County Cricket Club]].<ref name="newopportunities">{{cite news|url=http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/New-tracks-new-stations-provide-opportunities/story-19800960-detail/story.html|author=Wood, Dave|date=16 September 2013|accessdate=10 October 2013|title=New tracks, new stations will provide opportunities}}</ref> However, it was ruled out by [[Network Rail]] due to modern regulations regarding the track gradient in stations, and also due to the high cost of removing an embankment.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Costs-set-signal-end-plan-reopen-city-railway/story-20038084-detail/story.html|title=Costs set to signal end of plan to reopen city railway station|work=[[Bristol Post]]|publisher=[[Local World]]|date=6 November 2013|accessdate=26 November 2013}}</ref><ref name="RAIL736">{{cite magazine|title=Regional News|magazine=[[RAIL (magazine)|RAIL]]|publisher=[[Haymarket Publishing]]|date=27 November – 10 December 2013|page=24|author=Johnston, Howard|volume=736}}</ref>

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Ashley Hill
General information
LocationCity of Bristol
Coordinates51°28′42″N 2°34′36″W / 51.4783°N 2.5767°W / 51.4783; -2.5767
History
Original companyBristol and South Wales Union Railway
Pre-groupingGreat Western Railway
Post-groupingGreat Western Railway
Key dates
13 August 1864Station opens
23 November 1964Station closes

Ashley Hill railway station was a railway station serving the area of Ashley Down in the north of Bristol, England. It was located on what is now known as the Filton line. It was served by stopping trains to Severn Beach (via Pilning), Avonmouth (via Chittening) and Swindon (via Badminton).

History

The station was opened in 1864 by the Bristol and South Wales Union Railway, which was absorbed by the Great Western Railway in 1868. The station passed to the Western Region of British Railways on nationalisation in 1948. It was closed by the British Railways Board in 1964.

Preceding station Historical railways Following station
Stapleton Road
Line and station open 		  Great Western Railway
Bristol and South Wales Union Railway 		  Horfield
Line open, station closed

The site today

Trains running between Bristol Temple Meads and Bristol Parkway pass the site. Remains of one of the platforms are clearly visible.

In 2001 the station was selected to be reopened as "Ashley Down" and used as a stop for the proposed Bristol Supertram project. This was planned to operate as a 30-minute service between Broadmead Shopping Centre and North Bristol, but the project was cancelled in 2004.

Future

The line through Ashley Hill is due to be electrified by 2017 as part of the Great Western Main Line electrification project.[1][2] The electrification scheme also includes the four-tracking of Filton Bank, which will allow more services between Parkway and Bristol Temple Meads, and separate fast inter-city services from local stopping services.[3][4]

It was suggested that Ashley Hill station be reopened as part of the Greater Bristol Metro scheme.[5][6] The reopening was supported by Bristol City Council, Network Rail, local MPs and local rail groups,[7] and would have provided rail access to local colleges and to the County Ground, home of Gloucestershire County Cricket Club.[8] However, it was ruled out by Network Rail due to modern regulations regarding the track gradient in stations, and also due to the high cost of removing an embankment.[9][10]

References

  1. ^ "Modernising the Great Western" (PDF). Network Rail. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 April 2013. Retrieved 9 June 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ "Bristol to London line to be electrified". This Is Bristol. Northcliffe Media. 23 July 2009. Retrieved 5 April 2012.
  3. ^ "Green light for long-awaited rail improvements". The Post, Bristol. Northcliffe Media. 17 July 2012. Retrieved 29 September 2013.
  4. ^ Broadbent, Steve (16–29 May 2012). "Ship-shape and Bristol fashion". RAIL. No. 696. pp. 46–53.
  5. ^ White, James (13 March 2009). "Item 04: Greater Bristol Metro" (PDF). West of England Partnership. Retrieved 28 December 2011.
  6. ^ "Campaign for trains from Bristol Temple Meads every half hour". This is Bristol. Northcliffe Media. 17 January 2012. Retrieved 19 January 2012.
  7. ^ "Study to take place into plans for new station". The Bristol Post. Northcliffe Media. 17 September 2013. Retrieved 10 October 2013.
  8. ^ Wood, Dave (16 September 2013). "New tracks, new stations will provide opportunities". Retrieved 10 October 2013.
  9. ^ "Costs set to signal end of plan to reopen city railway station". Bristol Post. Local World. 6 November 2013. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
  10. ^ Johnston, Howard (27 November – 10 December 2013). "Regional News". RAIL. Vol. 736. Haymarket Publishing. p. 24.
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