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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Tarka Valley Railway holds grand reopening event
The first train departed Torrington railway station on Saturday 5 August 2023 at a formal event attended by the train crew who operated the last passenger train that departed the
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Final yards of Mid Suffolk Railway extension to be laid down
The final few track panels are due to be laid on an extension to the Mid Suffolk Railway that will more than double the existing route. Work on the platform
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Councillors back three new stations near Rochdale
A motion calling for three new railways stations to be investigated has been passed by Rochdale Borough Council. The council will write to Transport for Greater Manchester and Rochdale Stations
Continue reading Planning application submitted to bring railway into Leek
A planning application has been submitted to install a railway line and station serving Leek. Click here for the article
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Minister visits Oswestry railway following funding win
Chris Heaton-Harris has suggested that the railway line serving Oswestry could reopen to regular services within three years if it is proven to be viable. Click here for the article
Continue reading Thirteen proposals receive funding from Restoring your Railway ideas fund
The Department for Transport have confirmed that thirteen bids to the third round of the Restoring your Railway ideas fund have been awarded funding, enabling them to progress initial Strategic
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NYMR Malton extension unlikely to happen
In an article about the new Infrastructure Manager for the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, the extension towards Malton has been discussed and he has confirmed that it is unlikely to
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Steam train put on display in Bala as part of funding push
A train has been put on display on the site of the proposed railway station in Bala as part of a push to demonstrate feasibility and raise funds for the
Continue reading Rail Minister backs rail projects on visit to the North East
Chris Heaton-Harris has expressed interest and support in several proposals across the north east of England, which appear to have had bids submitted to the Restoring Your Railway – Ideas
Continue reading Signalling partnership to support Leek extension
The Churnet Valley Railway has announced that it has agreed a partnership with Mosaic Rail, who will be providing signalling design and support services for the Leek extension. The project
Continue reading Mid Suffolk Light Railway launches new funding appeal
Following the successful extension of the line at the beginning of March adding nearly another 100 yards and traversing the difficult public footpath crossing, the Middy is reinvigorating its fund
Continue readingHelston Railway wins funding to restart extension work
£76,000 has been allocated to the Helston Railway from the first round of the government’s Culture Recovery Fund. Click here for the article
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 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
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