Future
It has been speculated that a decision was taken to close the station by stealth after the Severnside Stadium housing development stalled. This had been an extensive new housing project near the station and would have provided much commuter traffic from the area.
Severn Beach railway station with a much better service is in fact nearer to most residential parts of the village of Pilning than is Pilning station.
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