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New Platform At Bristol Parkway?
« on: January 10, 2007, 05:47:14 PM »
A fourth platform could be built at Bristol Parkway station to help cut congestion (link below.)
http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/displayNode.jsp?nodeId=145365&command=displayContent&sourceNode=145191&contentPK=16378764&folderPk=83726&pNodeId=144922

The news was revealed to Northavon MP Steve Webb after he demanded a meeting with the train company about its takeover of the franchise covering the Bristol area.
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Re: New Platform At Bristol Parkway?
« Reply #1 on: January 10, 2007, 06:36:07 PM »
Fourth?! There are only currently two!

Either way, a good idea to build an extra one as I've got stuck outside there a few times...

EDIT: Oops, I should read the article properly next time! Well, I'm not sure if four would be nessecary, but a third would definitely be useful...
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Re: New Platform At Bristol Parkway?
« Reply #2 on: February 12, 2007, 01:47:03 PM »
Definately 2 more platforms according to the link below.
http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/displayNode.jsp?nodeId=145365&command=displayContent&sourceNode=145191&contentPK=16623721&folderPk=83726&pNodeId=144922

Further quotes :

"First Great Western is contributing £100,000 towards the improved facilities."

"There are also plans to increase the number of suburban services using Parkway, which is also good news for passengers."

"Car parking at Parkway is also set to be increased by about 300 to 400 spaces, which is a boost for commuters who use it as a park-and-ride."
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Re: New Platform At Bristol Parkway?
« Reply #3 on: February 12, 2007, 07:58:09 PM »
Good news - I remember being at Parkway a few years ago when they had just opened the posh new ticket office hall etc, many people said that they should of spent the money on the extra platforms back then rather than the new ticket office.  Still better late than never!
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