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« on: April 01, 2009, 00:01:47 »
Network Rail and the Department for Transport are to consult on proposals to reopen Flax Bourton station as a Parkway Station for the whole FGW▸ (First Great Western) area, it has been revealed.

The proposal is that the disused MoD fuel depot to the west of the station would be converted to provide up to 5000 spaces, by installing parking decks within the existing underground fuel tanks.  Motor vehicle exhaust fumes will be expelled through the existing ventilation shafts, using environmentally friendly mini-wind-turbines, it is suggested.

Existing trackside buildings at Flax Bourton would be restored, with the provision of a ticket office, waiting room and goods shed, based on the original Bristol & Exeter Railway facilities, in what would be a sympathetic modernisation.

Both platforms would be replaced, and would also be extended westwards towards Station Road, to allow FGW HST▸ (High Speed Train) services to call.  Among the proposals is a suggestion that a half-hourly train service - in both directions - would be provided.

Anyone wishing to comment on these consultation proposals is invited to respond, by logging on to www.network.rail.dft.fgw.consultation.april1.htm

Please note that the deadline for responses is one year from now.
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« Reply #1 on: April 01, 2009, 13:09:25 »
I would have fallen for that if you hadn't put the bit about the goods shed! APRIL FOOL!!!!! Cheesy Cheesy Cheesy
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« Reply #2 on: April 01, 2009, 20:14:47 »
I would have also fallen for that had it not have been for vacman's post... Lips sealed Thank You vacman for saving me from looking silly!!! Grin

Your a bit late though Chris... The deadline for an April fools joke is 12:00, Your post was at 12:01:47...

Ok i'll stop splitting hairs now Roll Eyes
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« Reply #3 on: April 01, 2009, 20:17:17 »
I think you'll find, Dominic, that I posted at one minute past midnight this morning!  Wink Cheesy Grin
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« Reply #4 on: April 01, 2009, 20:18:25 »
Where is Flax Bourton? Huh
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« Reply #5 on: April 01, 2009, 20:23:40 »
Little Village between Bedminster and Backwell (Nr Nailsea)

It did once have a station, but that has long gone!

Funnily enough, I used to live near there...!
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« Reply #6 on: April 01, 2009, 20:35:05 »
For those unfamiliar with Flax Bourton (so, probably, just about everyone here, except me and Dominic!), there are some excellent pictures at http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Flax_Bourton_railway_station  Grin
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« Reply #7 on: April 01, 2009, 22:10:47 »
Quote from: chris from nailsea on April 01, 2009, 20:17:17
I think you'll find, Dominic, that I posted at one minute past midnight this morning!  Wink Cheesy Grin

What a truly absurd hour to be making up April Fools Wink

Personally, I found gmails auto reply most amusing Cheesy
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Quote from: chris from nailsea on April 01, 2009, 20:35:05
For those unfamiliar with Flax Bourton (so, probably, just about everyone here, except me and Dominic!), there are some excellent pictures at http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Flax_Bourton_railway_station  Grin

I wonder who owns the buildings? I often think as I pass what a waste. 
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« Reply #9 on: April 01, 2009, 22:57:15 »
Quote from: chris from nailsea on April 01, 2009, 20:17:17
I think you'll find, Dominic, that I posted at one minute past midnight this morning!  Wink Cheesy Grin

Well would you look at that, I managed to look silly anyways Roll Eyes Tongue Grin Wink
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« Reply #10 on: April 01, 2009, 23:06:40 »
Quote from: John R on April 01, 2009, 22:37:05
I wonder who owns the buildings? I often think as I pass what a waste. 

I can only assume, John, from the fact that Network Rail and their contractors apparently have a complete right of access to the site at any time - BRB‡(resolve) (Residuary) Ltd?  However, the access road to the old station from the B3130 is marked 'private road', so maybe the old station buildings are also privately owned?

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Well would you look at that, I managed to look silly anyways Roll Eyes Tongue Grin Wink

I wouldn't worry about that, Dominic - it happens to me, all the time: just look at my track record, with photos of Taunton, for example!  Wink Cheesy Grin
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