Cambridge North is surpassing forecasts with over 488,000 entries and exits during 2018. Source: Greater Anglia
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Government allocates £4.85m to Ebbsfleet transport study
The government has allocated £4.85m to fund a study into the transport options between Abbey Wood and Ebbsfleet. It is a key step required to deliver the proposed Crossrail extension
Continue readingChurnet Valley Railway receives Leek funding
The Churnet Valley Railway has been awarded £19,000 at a meeting of the Moorlands Partnership Board enabling them to deliver the first 200 yards of the railway line to Leek.
Continue readingAcoustic work begins at Soham
Two weeks of noise monitoring has begun at the site of the proposed railway station at Soham. The data will be used to model the impact of the railway station
Continue readingOkehampton study taking longer than expected
A study into regular services between Okehampton and Exeter is taking longer than expected. It was initially planned that it would be completed in autumn 2018. The work is expected
Continue readingEnthusiasm for Gilsland campaign following Borderlands funding allocation
The campaign group supporting the restoration of Gilsland railway station has expressed hope that the station could benefit from funding being allocated to the Borderlands. Click here for the article
Continue readingKintore opening date targeted for May 2020
The opening date for Kintore railway station is expected to be May 2020. Local politicians have expressed surprise because they were expecting the station to open in December 2019. Click
Continue readingAln Valley Railway hits milestone towards Greenrigg
The Aln Valley Railway has marked another milestone with the first steam train over Cawledge viaduct. Donations are still being sought to support the extension of the railway to Greenrigg
Continue readingBid for Beaulieu funding shortlisted
A bid to the Housing Infrastructure Fund for funding for a railway station near Chelmsford has been shortlisted by government. The station has already been allocated £12m by the South
Continue readingBurnham backs Kenyon Junction proposal to provide Leigh with rail access
Andy Burnham has backed proposals to place a railway station at Kenyon Junction as the best option in the short term to provide access to the rail network for Leigh.
Continue readingCampaign group seeks funding to progress Ivanhoe case
The Ivanhoe Line Support Group has sought funding from members of the public to enable the campaign to progress with restoring the railway line between Leicester and Burton. Click here
Continue readingFrustration as Councils rule out Chard Junction
Two councils have ruled out further progress on a railway station at Chard Junction because of concerns about the poor business case and likelihood that existing nearby stations would need
Continue readingPresentation to councillors to restore Hunstanton rail link
A presentation has been made to West Norfolk councillors by members of the Kings Lynn to Hunstanton campaign highlighting the compelling economic benefits and the positive impacts on connectivity. Click
Continue reading3D image of Coventry VLR vehicle released
A 3D image of the Very Light Rail vehicle that would be expected to operate around Coventry has been released. It will be battery powered with an expected capacity of
Continue readingHigh levels of support for Elland
94% of people who responded to a public consultation into the proposed railway station serving Elland have shown support for delivering it. The feedback will be used to support further
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