Network Rail is to showcase plans for a major upgrade project at Bristol Parkway station.

The scheme, which is part of the company's £40 billion Railway Upgrade Plan, is set to start in late December.

Key features of the work includes:

• Stabilising the embankment next to the Filton Line

• Installing the foundations for the overhead line equipment that will power the new trains

• Installing the overhead line equipment, including masts, booms and wires

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• Building a fourth platform and extending the existing platforms

• Track works, including renewal of 2.5km of railway line

• Repairs and track level works at Bristol Road bridge

The public drop-in event is scheduled to take place from 4.30pm – 7.30pm at St Michael's Centre, North Road, Stoke Gifford, Bristol on Tuesday, 29 November.

Ross Liddell, Network Rail's sponsor for Bristol Parkway station, said: "The work at Bristol Parkway station is an essential part of our Railway Upgrade Plan and will pave the way for electric trains and the benefits these will bring to residents and passengers. These benefits include faster trains with more seats and more legroom, and less noise and air pollution for those who live close to the railway line."

(LM/CD)