Western Rail Access to Heathrow (WRAtH) has been delayed by up to two years after the business case and private funding sources rolled back due to the impact of Covid-19
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Spatial strategy calls for Shandon station
The indicative Regional Spatial Strategy (iRSS) for Argyll and Bute has called for a railway station serving Shandon/Faslane serving the naval base there as part of a series of enhancements
Continue readingSkipton-Colne steps forward
The campaign group seeking to restore the railway line between Skipton and Colne have shared an update on the progress being made. It is understood that the feasibility study commissioned
Continue readingBala Lake Railway seeks Welsh government support
The Bala Lake Railway has sought investment from the Welsh Government for its £2.5m extension into the town of Bala itself. The Bala Lake Railway Trust has called it an
Continue readingLeven clearance works set to begin
Network Rail is shortly to begin the first phase of works to reconnect Leven to the railway network. Engineers will be clearing vegetation to enable survey work that will inform
Continue readingCouncil backs Stonehouse Bristol Road
Stroud District Council has backed proposals to restore the railway station at Stonehouse on the railway line between Gloucester and Bristol. Source: BBC News
Continue readingNetwork Rail announces survey work on Longannet line
Network Rail has announced that it is commencing work on site and geological investigations to understand the work required to upgrade and electrify the railway line between Alloa and Longannet.
Continue readingBala Lake Railway prepares for planning application
The £2.5m extension of the Bala Lake Railway has progressed during the coronavirus epidemic with the final touches being put to the planning application. It is expected to be submitted
Continue readingPreston tram demonstrator plans submitted
Trampower have submitted a planning application to build a short test track, platform and shed on the former Preston-Longridge railway. Click here for the article
Continue readingProject Manager selected for Brent Cross West
Mace, the international consultancy and construction company, has been selected to provide project management services for the Brent Cross West Station development in North London. The announcement comes as work
Continue readingAnglesey Central Railway bid details revealed
More details about the Restoring Your Railway Ideas fund bid for the Anglesey Central Railway have been revealed in an article on the BBC website. The proposal would see railway
Continue readingThanet Parkway decision due next week
Kent County Council Planning Committee is set to make a decision on the proposed railway station at Thanet Parkway next week. The station would be located west of Ramsgate with
Continue readingTendering launched for Willenhall and Darlaston stations
West Midlands Combined Authority have shared the tender documents for a contract that will deliver two railway stations at Willenhall and Darlaston plus the infrastructure work to enable passenger services
Continue readingCouncil reaffirms Rugby Parkway support
Rugby Rail Users Group have welcomed news that Warwickshire County Council have reaffirmed their support for Rugby Parkway railway station. The station would be located south east of Rugby on
Continue readingCrossrail opening dates slips to 2022
The central section of Elizabeth line is now expected to open in the first half of 2022 following an update to the Crossrail Board. The report to the board has
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