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
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Category: East Lancashire Railway
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
Continue readingEast Lancashire Railway clarifies Restoring Your Railway fund bid
East Lancashire Railway and Transport for Greater Manchester have shared a joint press release with regards to the successful Restoring Your Railway ideas fund bid for passenger services between Bury
Continue readingFirst round winners of Restoring Your Railway Ideas Fund announced
Ten bids to the Restoring Your Railway Ideas Fund are to share £500,000 to develop proposals to enhance, build or reopen railway lines and stations. The funding will provide up to
Continue readingStudy proposes heavy rail link for Rossendale
A study has stated that a peak hour service between Rawtenstall and Castleton is possible utilising the East Lancashire Railway. Click here for the article
Continue readingEast Lancashire Railway expresses concerns over rail study
The Chairman of the East Lancashire Railway has shared his concerns about the impact that a commuter railway service would have on the existing tourist attraction after a study into
Continue readingRossendale rail link study commissioned
Rossendale Council, working in partnership with Lancashire County Council, has commissioned the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) consultants to explore the potential for rail connections to the borough.
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