1886

May

29th. Bristol Loop Line (Rhubarb Loop) opens.

September

1st. Severn Tunnel opened to goods traffic.

October

1st. Steamer services from Portishead Pier ceased.

December

1st. New Passage Pier closed with the opening of the Severn Tunnel.
1st. Pilning station opened.
27th. Gatemen withdrawn from level crossing on Coalpit Heath branch.