Bristol Brabazon railway station
Railway station under construction in England
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Bristol Brabazon railway station is a new railway station, currently under construction. It will serve the new development of Brabazon and the town of Filton in South Gloucestershire, England. The station is expected to open in autumn 2026. It will also serve the Aviva Arena which is under construction and due to open in 2028.
Bristol Brabazon | |||||
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| General information | |||||
| Location | Filton, South Gloucestershire England | ||||
| Coordinates | 51.5175°N 2.5792°W | ||||
| Grid reference | ST599800 | ||||
| Platforms | 2 | ||||
| Construction | |||||
| Accessible | Yes | ||||
| Other information | |||||
| Status | Under construction | ||||
| Station code | BBZ | ||||
| Key dates | |||||
| 14 March 2025 | Construction begins | ||||
| Autumn 2026 | Proposed opening | ||||
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History
A station previously existed about 450m to the east of the current location called North Filton Platform railway station. This station opened and closed at various times between 1910 and 1964, with an unadvertised service for workers until full closure in 1986.[1]
In 2021, a planning application was submitted for a new station. This was granted in January 2023 with a projected opening date of autumn 2026.[2][3][4] Construction began on 14 March 2025.[5]
Initially known as North Filton, the new name for the station was announced in March 2026 as Bristol Brabazon.[6][7][3]
Neighbouring Henbury, which has also since gained planning permission, will not be opening until 2028.[7][8]
Facilities
The station is close to Gloucester Road North and will be located to the east of the Brabazon Hangars. There will be two platforms, connected by a footbridge and lifts, ensuring step-free access for all users.[9] Both platforms will have ticket machines and covered waiting areas and the station will include spaces for Blue Badge holders as well as cycle parking. It will be accessible from the north, via a station square, with drop-off spaces as well as stops for rail-replacement buses.[3]
The station will be initially unstaffed but when the Aviva Arena opens in 2028, a new ticket office will be built.[4][7]
Services
The station will have an hourly service between Bristol Temple Meads and Henbury.[3]
| Preceding station |  National Rail |
Following station | ||
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| Future services | ||||
| Henbury Line open, station under construction |
Great Western Railway Henbury Loop Line |
Filton Abbey Wood Line open, station open on different line towards Bristol Temple Meads | ||