Two MPs representing the constituencies containing the proposed stations at East Linton and Reston have met the Transport Secretary to push the case for reopening stations despite the recent changes.
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Cleethorpes Light Railway extension plans announced
Proposals to extend the Cleethorpes Light Railway by 1km to Thorpe Park were announced at the 70th birthday party celebrations for the railway. Click here for the article
Continue reading »Worcestershire Parkway update
Photos and a video have been shared showing the progress on construction for the new railway station at Worcestershire Parkway. Click here for the article
Continue reading »GRIP 3 study to start for East Lancs Railway extension
Network Rail is set to start a GRIP3 study into the East Lancashire Railway extension to Castleton. The railway currently operates between Rawtenstall and Heywood. Click here for the article
Continue reading »LEP moves focus of Middlewich study
A feasibility study into reopening the railway line through Middlewich will focus on producing an outline business case following directions from the Transport Secretary. Click here for the article
Continue reading »Consultation opens into White Rose and Thorpe Park
A consultation has opened into two railway stations in the Leeds area with comments welcomed until 27 July. White Rose will be located on the Huddersfield line 750 metres south
Continue reading »Thames Commission recommends extension of Crossrail to Ebbsfleet
The Thames Commission has recommended extending Crossrail towards Ebbsfleet. In its report, which caps off two years’ work, the Commission highlights Crossrail to Ebbsfleet as a top priority that should
Continue reading »Developer proposes reopening Goldsborough railway station
A developer has submitted a planning application to reopen the former railway station at Goldsborough as part of a new housing development at Flaxby on the Harrogate – York line.
Continue reading »Support to restore Welshpool – Gobowen line
Councillors have called for a study into the restoration of the Welshpool to Gobowen railway line. Click here for the article
Continue reading »Test Track proposed for Neath Port Talbot
Plans for a railway test centre in Neath Port Talbot have been revealed. The proposals would feature two test tracks in a continuous loop. Source: BBC News
Continue reading »Planning application submitted for Thanet Parkway
The planning application for the railway station at Thanet Parkway has been submitted to Kent County Council. Click here for the article
Continue reading »New designs underway for Newhaven extension
A series of workshops with residents, traders, active travel organisations and community representatives is under way to refine proposals for taking trams to Newhaven. The three workshops, which centre on
Continue reading »Middleton Metrolink extension receives backing
The extension of the Manchester Metrolink towards Middleton has received backing from Transport for Greater Manchester following a meeting between the local council and TfGM. Click here for the article
Continue reading »MSP calls for extension of Edinburgh tram to Musselburgh
An MSP has called for the Edinburgh tram to be extended towards Musselburgh to help relieve congestion on the Edinburgh bypass. Click here for the article
Continue reading »Planning Permission granted for access to Kintore
Another milestone was achieved earlier this week after planning permission was granted to build the car park and access to the railway station at Kintore. It is expected to open
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