The opening date for the Northumberland line is expected to slide to December 2024 with some stations expected to not open when the first trains run. Construction progress appears to
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Armagh rail link study states that it is feasible
A council commissioned study has concluded that a railway line between Armagh and Portadown is operationally feasible, technically deliverable and would promote sustainable travel. Source: BBC News
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Darlaston and Willenhall costs rise
The budget for railway stations at Darlaston and Willenhall is expected to increase by £15m following the collapse of the original contractor. The opening dates for the stations are expected
Continue reading Elsecar Heritage railway features in plans
Trains could run on a heritage railway as part of Barnsley Council plans to transform a disused ironworks into an attraction. The site is designated as a scheduled ancient monument.
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Headbolt Lane joins rail network
Trains from Liverpool and Manchester began serving the newest railway station on the national railway network. Headbolt Lane is the new meeting point between the Merseyrail network and Northern Railways
Continue reading Headbolt Lane opening on Thursday
Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram has announced that 5 October will be the opening date for Kirkby’s new £80m Headbolt Lane station. The station will be served by brand
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Ivanhoe line targets Derby
Proposals to restore passenger trains on the Ivanhoe line will run to Derby and not Leicester as work on the case maximises the value that restoration will bring. Click here
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Cottam Parkway planning application approved
Councillors have approved the planning application for Cottam Parkway railway station. It will be located on the Blackpool North to Preston line. The delivery timescales are not fixed due to
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Work commenced at Beaulieu Park
Drone footage of the new Beaulieu Park railway station shows that work is underway following a weekend of railway engineering works. The station located near Chelmsford is expected to open
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Track laying completed on Leven line
Scotland’s Transport Minister, Fiona Hyslop, has installed the final pandrol clip to mark completion of track laying on the Levenmouth Rail Link project. Focus has now shifted to the stations
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Driver training begins on Wolverhampton tram extension
Tram drivers have begun familiarisation on the extension of the Midland Metro to Wolverhampton railway station following the handover of the route. Services are expected to begin on the extension
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Council funds St Helens study
St Helens Borough Council have agreed to fund a study into restoring the railway line between St Helens Central and St Helens Junction (known as the Sutton Oak line). It
Continue reading Councillors agree to Cambridge South designs
Councillors have agreed to the overall design and cycle parking provision for a railway station at Cambridge South. The £200m station will serve the Biomedical campus when it opens. Source:
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Network Rail to complete timetable analysis for Chard Junction station
Network Rail is to review the feasibility of incorporating the proposed Chard Junction railway station into the existing timetable. The station would be located on the Axminster and Crewkerne on
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No date set for opening Elland station
There is no date set for the opening of the railway station serving Elland. The station located in West Yorkshire on the Brighouse railway line is currently in contractor engagement
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