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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Category: Middlewich
Middlewich and Gadbrook Park business case progressing
There should be an update in the next three weeks as consultants progress work on the business case to restore railway stations at Middlewich and Gadbrook Park. Click here for
Continue readingInitial findings of Middlewich rail study published
An LEP funded study into the railway line between Northwich and Sandbach has revealed two options for returning services to the line. The North/West Strategic package which would provide 2
Continue readingMiddlewich service options reviewed
Consultants have reported that the economic and social business case is well proven for the restoring rail services on the Middlewich line. Unfortunately, initial work has highlighted challenges serving the
Continue readingMiddlewich masterplan sets out possible station location
A masterplan for Middlewich has proposed a site for the railway station that could serve the town. Click here for the article
Continue readingMiddlewich campaign awaits study
The campaign to restore passenger services to Middlewich are awaiting a report from WSP that is studying the case for reopening the line. Our Campaign is moving on rapidly. Along
Continue readingLEP moves focus of Middlewich study
A feasibility study into reopening the railway line through Middlewich will focus on producing an outline business case following directions from the Transport Secretary. Click here for the article
Continue readingSupport for Middlewich as LEP study seeks support
Network Rail are keen to move forward on the proposed restoration of rail services to Middlewich as the Local Transport Board discussed an LEP study that will look into demand
Continue readingWorking group formed to review Cheshire proposals
A working group formed of officials from the Department for Transport and the Cheshire and Warrington LEP is to review two proposals. These are the restoration of railway services serving
Continue readingMiddlewich report due soon
A report into reopening the railway line serving Middlewich is expected to be completed by the end of summer. Click here for the article
Continue readingCampaigners call for Middlewich link
Rail campaigners have called for the railway line through Middlewich to be reopened as part of proposals to improve connectivity between the new HS2 hub at Crewe and towns south
Continue readingGadbrook Park vital addition for Northwich
A railway station at Gadbrook Park has been included in proposals to restore a railway service to Middlewich. Click here for the article
Continue readingNorthwich Town Council back Middlewich campaign
Northwich Town Council have agreed to support the campaign group campaigning for the reopening of the Middlewich railway link to passenger train services. Click here for the story
Continue readingCouncil begins consultation on Middlewich location
Cheshire East Council is to begin consultation on the location of a proposed railway station at Middlewich railway station. Click here for the story
Continue readingMiddlewich Station part of Council Vision
A ‘vision’ for the area around Middlewich will include a new railway station. Click here for the story
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