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The Thornbury Branch Line - The Return of a Historic Gloucestershire Rail Branch

Channel: John K Wells
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Tucked away in rural Gloucestershire is a short single-branch line running from Yate to the village of Tytherington. The route once continued all the way to Thornbury, but passenger services were withdrawn as far back as 1944. Even so, the line stayed open to serve the Tytherington quarry until 2013, when Network Rail officially designated it as “out of use.” Four years later, in 2017, the quarry reopened under Hanson’s management, giving the branch line renewed potential for the future.
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A short branch line in rural Gloucestershire, running between Yate and Tytherington, once extended to Thornbury but had passenger services discontinued in 1944. The line remained operational until 2013 to serve the Tytherington quarry, which was later closed by Network Rail. In 2017, the quarry reopened under Hanson’s management, potentially offering a future for the branch line. The video explores the history and current status of this historic rail route.

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  • Platform ID gigtW8pB3LU
  • Views 4,328
  • Date published 25 Feb 2026 05:00
  • Date added 12 Jun 2026 14:49
  • Recorded 9 Oct 2001
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