Durham County Council have submitted a Strategic Outline Business Case to the Department for Transport for the restoration of the railway line serving Consett. Different route options appear to have
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Concerns raised over Consett railway line study
An MP has raised constituents concerns that a proposal to restore the railway line connecting Newcastle – Consett would impact the Derwent Walk Country Park. The proposal gained prominence recently
Continue readingNational Infrastructure Strategy reveals funding awards for proposed schemes nationwide
The government has revealed proposals to restore railway lines, stations and services in National Infrastructure Strategy, which was published earlier today (25 November). Fifteen proposals (listed below) have received funding
Continue readingMP raises Consett-Newcastle in parliament
The MP for North West Durham has asked for the Prime Ministers support to restore the railway line to Consett at Prime Ministers Questions. Richard Holden has submitted a bid
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