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Post by Squiffy on Dec 27, 2023 13:21:54 GMT
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Post by dudelebowski on Dec 27, 2023 13:31:06 GMT
Much better for myself and friends when we fancy jumping on the rattler for a home game, exiting the new Ashley down station right in the heart of all the local watering holes.
And much closer to the Mem than Abbey Wood!
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Post by Gassy on Dec 27, 2023 15:04:01 GMT
This will make a huge difference for me tbh. The home games I make it to these days are when I’m back in the area and rovers happen to be at home, or Christmas/holidays etc.
Coming from Paddington, it becomes a bit of a journey to see us. But if I could get a direct train to Ashley Down then home games would become a lot more accessible for me no doubt
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Post by wilkimania on Dec 27, 2023 15:10:24 GMT
I'll miss the walk up from Mont, but makes trains accessible enough now that I might even be able to do midweek games which would make for a nice change.
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Post by yattongas on Dec 27, 2023 15:38:56 GMT
Great , think I’ll use this mode of transport when the station opens . The walk from the station will be about the same as where I usually park my car. Choo choo 🚂!
ps then I can have a few beers to drown my sorrows! 😂 🍻
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Post by tbonegas on Dec 27, 2023 16:23:49 GMT
Where exactly is this station please?
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Post by yattongas on Dec 27, 2023 16:27:36 GMT
Where exactly is this station please? It says in the link . Station rd Ashley Down. |
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Post by Quarters on Dec 27, 2023 16:54:05 GMT
The new station, currently under construction, at Ashley Down is part of the wider MetroWest Phase 2 project which will re-introduce passenger services on open the Henbury Line
The MetroWest Phase 2 project includes construction of three new railway stations – Ashley Down, North Filton and Henbury, to be served by a new hourly service between Bristol Temple Meads and Henbury. The project also includes the introduction of new services between Bristol Temple Meads and to Henbury and Gloucester, increasing the frequency to half hourly.
From that assume cannot get there from Parkway.
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Post by keygas on Dec 27, 2023 17:04:37 GMT
Just having a quick look on Google maps,the new station looks to be about a 10- 15 minute walk to the Lazydog/ Foresters arms pubs on Ashley down Rd, then similar walk time to the stadium, I can see it be coming pretty popular on matchdays when it eventually opens.
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Post by clockendgas on Dec 27, 2023 17:30:06 GMT
Approximately a mile and a half from the mem,most enjoyable on a warm sunny day, obviously stopping at a few watering holes,maybe not so much fun when it's pizzing down.
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Post by DrFaustus on Dec 27, 2023 17:51:06 GMT
Approximately a mile and a half from the mem,most enjoyable on a warm sunny day, obviously stopping at a few watering holes,maybe not so much fun when it's pizzing down. Less than a mile according to Google maps. Even better! |
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Post by matealotblue on Dec 27, 2023 18:05:07 GMT
Of course we are all assuming that trains will run anywhere near suitable times to get you to matches………😵💫
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Post by bambergashead on Dec 27, 2023 18:07:32 GMT
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Post by A Source (aka Angry Badger) on Dec 27, 2023 18:24:43 GMT
Approximately a mile and a half from the mem,most enjoyable on a warm sunny day, obviously stopping at a few watering holes,maybe not so much fun when it's pizzing down. Less than a mile according to Google maps. Even better! 0.8 miles from the footpath closest to the station to the mem gates. |
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Post by bravosierraseven on Dec 27, 2023 18:31:03 GMT
The new station, currently under construction, at Ashley Down is part of the wider MetroWest Phase 2 project which will re-introduce passenger services on open the Henbury Line The MetroWest Phase 2 project includes construction of three new railway stations – Ashley Down, North Filton and Henbury, to be served by a new hourly service between Bristol Temple Meads and Henbury. The project also includes the introduction of new services between Bristol Temple Meads and to Henbury and Gloucester, increasing the frequency to half hourly. From that assume cannot get there from Parkway. It will depend on whether services from Parkway to Temple meads will be scheduled stop at Ashley Down I imagine. Although if there is going to be a service to Gloucester then it should. |
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Post by clockendgas on Dec 27, 2023 18:38:45 GMT
Less than a mile according to Google maps. Even better! 0.8 miles from the footpath closest to the station to the mem gates. We're getting closer by the minute, maybe hamas could dig us a tunnel straight to the ground. |
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Post by nsblue on Dec 27, 2023 18:41:52 GMT
Something I'll be using once it is open.
Pity no direct service from Weston super Mare currently, though a short at Temple Meads is preferably to the M5 being stuffed and missing the start of games.
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Post by timsburygas on Dec 27, 2023 19:56:04 GMT
0.8 miles from the footpath closest to the station to the mem gates. We're getting closer by the minute, maybe hamas could dig us a tunnel straight to the ground. I have seen your spade work, think you could do that and I can supervise |
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Post by rusho'gas on Dec 27, 2023 20:07:36 GMT
Getting close to a reality, showing as a station with 30 minute frequency from Temple Meads on realtime trains. Perfect from East Bristol, bus to Lawrence Hill and train to Ashley Down station and vice versa. Lovely flaming jubbly.
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Post by bluetooth0077 on Dec 27, 2023 20:16:16 GMT
It's a 20 minute walk. Bridge was put across on Christmas day I watched it being put into place Christmas day evening. Should be open April/may. If people don't want to walk the 17 or 70 bus is an option
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