A new railway station at Bristol Brabazon will welcome its first passengers on Monday 23 November 2026, restoring services to the Henbury Line for the first time since 1964.
Great Western Railway will initially run an hourly service between Bristol Brabazon and Bristol Temple Meads. The first departure is scheduled for 07:10, with more frequent trains planned as the Brabazon development grows and the 20,000-capacity Aviva Arena comes into use.
A station built ahead of growth
Funded by the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority and the Department for Transport, the station has been delivered by Network Rail and partners. Its first phase includes accessible parking, cycle storage and an accessible bridge between the platforms.
Construction will continue until 2028. A second footbridge with ramps, a staffed ticket office, toilets, ticket gates and a new public square are planned, helping the station handle larger passenger numbers.
Brabazon is one of the UK’s biggest new urban developments and sits within the West Innovation Arc, home to important engineering, technology and aerospace activity. The station is part of a wider £600 million programme to improve rail links across the West of England, with four other new stations planned over the next two years.
It will also connect with the m4 metrobus route, serving places including Cribbs Causeway and Bristol Parkway.
Why it matters for Britain
The new link gives residents, workers and visitors a practical alternative to driving while connecting a growing community with jobs, education and leisure. It also supports planned investment around Brabazon and strengthens rail access across the wider Bristol region.
