Interestingly enough, the MAP does mark "rail improvements" on the portishead line...
Could this be a go ahead for investment perhaps?
Not just yet. The document makes initial proposals for an application to the Government's Transport Innovation Fund.
After consultation and with the approval of all the councils involved , the West of England Partnership is aiming to submit its full application in early 2008. They expect to hear whether they will get funding some time next summer.
A good opportunity for me to push Gateway To The Future , though (link below.)
http://www.firstgreatwestern.info/coffeeshop/index.php?topic=357.msg1034#msg1034