Chancellor funds new stations and tram stop in 2020 budget

Rishi Sunak has confirmed funding for substantial investments across the country in the 2020 budget. Cottam Parkway on the Preston – Blackpool line was allocated £25m from the Transforming Cities

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Government announces support for rail schemes

The government has announced a new strategy for rail that suggests support to restore railway lines and stations from the government. The strategic vision for rail has made reference to

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Nineteen bids for New Stations Fund second round

Nineteen bids were submitted to the New Stations Fund second round. Five railway stations were successfully awarded funding in late July, with 14 bids unsuccessful. Successful bids Horden Peterlee Warrington

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