North Bristol could face “gridlock” as construction work for two new train stations will begin a year after the new arena opens. A giant 17,000-spectator arena will open at Filton Airfield in 2024, while building work for stations next to the arena and in Henbury will begin in 2025.
North Filton station will be built next to the Brabazon Hangars, and Henbury station will be built where the railway line crosses Wyck Beck Road A4018. A third station is also planned in Ashley Down. Trains would run just once an hour from each station to Temple Meads.
The North Filton station was initially due to be completed before the YTL Arena opens, but has suffered long delays. Bristol mayor Marvin Rees faced questions, during a full council meeting on October 18, about what work he was doing to speed up the process.
