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
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Preston tram demonstrator plans submitted
Trampower have submitted a planning application to build a short test track, platform and shed on the former Preston-Longridge railway. Click here for the article
Continue readingUpdate awaited for Beeston Castle and Tarporley plans
Plans to reopen Beeston Castle and Tarporley railway station are awaiting the results of the second round of the Restoring your Railway Ideas fund. The station would be located on
Continue readingFunding allocated to Kirkby Headbolt Lane to progress design work
Network Rail has been allocated £3.3m to enable the next stage of design work to be completed for Kirkby Headbolt Lane. The station would be located north east of Kirkby
Continue readingSurvey responses sought for Cheadle station
A survey has been opened into a Towns Fund bid for Cheadle, near Stockport, which includes a railway station serving the area. The station would be located on the Manchester
Continue readingCouncil pledges £2m to clear Skelmersdale station site
Lancashire County Council have pledged £2m to clear the college buildings that sit on the site of the proposed railway station for Skelmersdale and progress further work for the development
Continue readingWork begins on next phase of Blackpool tram extension
The next phase of Blackpool’s town centre regeneration is set to get underway in the first week of June as contractors prepare to start on site at Talbot Gateway. This
Continue readingMP submits Restoring Your Railway bid for Bolton-Bury line
The MP for Bolton North East has proposed the restoration of the railway line between Bolton and Bury/Radcliffe in an application to the Restoring Your Railway Ideas fund. Options could
Continue readingMP submits Restoring Your Railway application for Ledsham station
The MP for Ellesmere Port and Newton has submitted an application to the Restoring Your Railway fund for a railway station at Ledsham. The railway station would be located on
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 readingFifth anniversary for Todmorden Curve
The regular service using the Todmorden Curve has celebrated its fifth anniversary. The curve enabled a direct service between Burnley and Manchester in under 45 minutes. Click here for the
Continue reading2018-19 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
Continue readingWarrington West scoops Large Project award
Warrington West railway station has won the Large Project award from the North West Institute of Civil Engineers. The award was made at an online awards ceremony for the delivery
Continue readingMP submits Restoring Your Railway bid for Stockport – Guide Bridge line
The MP for Denton and Reddish has submitted a bid to the Ideas Fund to restore a regular railway service on the Stockport-Guide Bridge line through Denton and Reddish South.
Continue readingCouncil uses emergency procedures to complete agreement required for Warrington West funding
Warrington Borough Council has revealed that emergency procedures have had to be invoked to enable the signing of an agreement essential to release New Stations Fund funding. Over £4m was
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