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It was built in the 1970s to give Bristol a station on the railway running from London to South Wales, which passes just north of the city. There were two reasons for this: the trains to London were quicker than on the longer route from Temple Meads via Bath and Chippenham, and a larger car park could be provided than at Temple Meads. The name "Parkway" has since been applied to other out-of-town stations.

The station opened on May 1, 1972 with temporary buildings. When a permanent station was built, it was architecturally unimpressive: a single low building with footbridgeThis article is about the edifice. For other meanings, see Bridge (disambiguation). suspended deck compression arch bridges A bridge is a structure built to span a gorge, valley, road, railroad track, river or other body of water, or any other physical ob access over the "goods loop" tracks to the two long through platformsA railway platform is a section of pathway, alongside rail tracks at a train station, metro station or tram stop, at which passengers may board or alight from trains or trams. Almost all stations for rail transport have some form of platforms, with larger. On July 1July 1 is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 183 days remaining. Events 1097 Battle of Dorylaeum Crusaders under Bohemond of Taranto defeat a Turkish army under Qilich Arslan I. 1690 Battle of the Boyne as reck, 20012001 is a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar), and also: The International Year of the Volunteer The United Nations Year of Dialogue Among Civilizations Events January January 1 A black monolith measuring approximately nine feet tall ap a new building and footbridge opened, with liftsAn elevator is a transportation device used to move goods or people vertically. In British English and other Commonwealth Englishes, elevators are known more commonly as lifts although the word elevator is familiar from American movies and television show for disabled access to the platform and a larger refreshment and waiting area on an upper level.

The station has also been identified as a possible northern terminus for a light railLight rail is a particular class of urban and suburban passenger railway that utilizes equipment and infrastructure that is typically less massive than that used for metro systems and heavy railways. Light rail is the successor term to streetcars, trolley system in the Bristol area.