Two successful bids were made to the Department for Transport’s “Access for All Small Station Schemes” funding in 2008/09. 

The first bid for £86,000 involved improving access at eleven stations (ten on the Severn Beach line plus Patchway) during 2008/09.  Measures implemented included signs, lighting, refurbished shelters, seats, steps and  handrails.

The second bid for £110,000 was for real time information at eight stations on the Severn Beach line including Clifton Down station.

Both bids were match funded by the local councils with First Great Western acting as project manager.   

A new bid for the ramp at Keynsham Station is being made and if successful construction will start during 2011/12