2018-19 Station Usage figures release shows new station progress

The Office of Rail and Road released the estimate of station usage figures for 2018-19 in January 2020 enabling a review of passenger numbers at the recent additions to the

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Network Rail explains how Maghull North was constructed so quickly

Network Rail has added an article to their website that provides background on the design and construction process that allowed them to deliver Maghull North railway station so quickly. Source:

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Maghull North set to open on Monday

The first rail service is set to leave Maghull North station for Liverpool Central at 05:58 on Monday 18th June 2018, when the new station opens to the public. It

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Maghull North opening date set

The railway station at Maghull North is expected to open for regular passenger services on the morning of Monday 18 June. The railway station will be located on the Merseyrail

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Maghull North on course for May 2018 opening

Work is progressing on the construction of Maghull North, which is set to open in May 2018. Extensive groundwork’s have been completed ahead of the construction phase that is due

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Work begins on Maghull North railway station

Work has begun this week on the construction of a new railway station at Maghull North, which will give increased travelling options to rail users in the area. The new

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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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Council approves Maghull North plans

The development of a new station in Maghull has moved a step closer after planning permission was granted for the scheme at a Sefton Council planning committee meeting this week

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Maghull North approved

Funding to deliver Maghull North has been approved following a meeting of the Liverpool City Region. A planning application is set to be submitted shortly with the station expected to

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Maghull North set to be approved

Maghull North is expected to be approved at a meeting of the combined authority next Friday. The station is expected to cost £13m and open in December 2017. It is

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Councillor calls for Town Meadow station

A local councillor has called for Merseytravel to submit a bid to round 2 of the New Stations fund to open Town Meadow on the Wirral. However, Merseytravel have advised

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Merseytravel welcomes New Stations Fund

Merseytravel have welcomed the announcement of the second round of the New Stations Fund, which will support the construction of railway stations in England and Wales. The most advanced project

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Maghull North consultation opens

The proposed railway station at Maghull North has taken a step forward with the launch of a consultation by Merseytravel. A public information event is due to be held at

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New Stations proposed as part of Merseyside Rail Strategy

A number of new railway stations  and pieces of infrastructure have been proposed as part of a Merseyside Rail Strategy. The Liverpool City Region Long Term Rail Strategy has recommended

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Proposed Schemes Benefit from Growth Deal Announcements

A large number of proposed railway stations and lines have benefited from the Growth Deal’s agreed today. Further details about these can be found in the Local Growth Fund Round

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