A photo taken across several platforms of Leeds railway station. Four different trains in Northern Railways blue and white livery are sat at or passing different platforms

Cottam Parkway planning application approved

Councillors have approved the planning application for Cottam Parkway railway station. It will be located on the Blackpool North to Preston line. The delivery timescales are not fixed due to

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Contractor sought for Cottam Parkway

Lancashire County Council have agreed to advertise for a contractor to deliver the main elements of Cottam Parkway station. The station will be located on the Preston-Blackpool line. Click here

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Cottam Parkway consultation opens

Lancashire County Council have opened up a consultation into the proposed railway station at Cottam Parkway between Preston and Blackpool. The consultation will be open until 31 January 2022. The

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Cottam Parkway plans progress

PLANS for a new railway station at Cottam in Preston have taken a step forwards after county councillors approved the use of powers to acquire land and build an access

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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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Cottam Parkway in Preston Local Plan

A new railway station to the west of Preston on the railway line to Blackpool has been proposed as part of the Local Plan that Preston Council are due to

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