Pictures in the local press show that work is progressing well at the site of Marsh Barton railway station. Preparatory works commenced a few months ago and the construction of
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Levenmouth and Portishead donate old track to heritage projects
The Avon Valley Railway and Fife Heritage Railway have received donations of track from nearby railway projects as part of work to restore regular passenger services on them. The Fife
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Isle of Wight railway expansion report submitted
A business case considering the potential to expand the Isle of Wight railway network has been submitted by the Isle of Wight Council to the Department for Transport. The authority
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Light rail study shared for Bristol
A campaign group has shared proposals to create a light rail network for Bristol. Click here for the report
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Ceremony marks transfer of Okehampton line ownership
Another ‘key’ milestone in reopening the Dartmoor Line has been reached with the completion of the purchase of the railway and Okehampton station. Network Rail’s acquisition of this ownership was
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Hampshire County Council opens consultation into Waterside transport strategy
Hampshire County Council are seeking responses regarding the Waterside corridor transport strategy that it has shared for consultation. It includes the reintroduction of passenger rail services on the Waterside line
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Oxfordshire Rail Strategy backs new rail infrastructure
The Oxfordshire Rail Corridor Study has looked into how rail can support growth in jobs and housing in Oxfordshire. The study recommend restoring passenger trains on the Cowley branch line
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Reading Green Park opening dates slides into 2022
Reading Green Park is expected to open in the second quarter of 2022 after delays to the construction process, which have been blamed on Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic. The
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Council submits bid for Tavistock line
Devon County Council have confirmed that they have submitted a bid to the third round of the Restoring Your Railway – Ideas Fund Click here for the article
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Work progresses on Marsh Barton
Preparatory works at the site of the railway station being built at Marsh Barton have progressed well after work began last month. Vegetation has been cleared, existing utilities protected, and
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Three further stations funded by New Stations Fund
Three railway stations will receive funding from round 3 of the New Stations Fund following an investment announcement by the government today. Marsh Barton, near Exeter plus White Rose and
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Network Rail seeks contractors to deliver Portishead
Network Rail has sought interest from interested parties to deliver the major elements of works required to enable the operation of a railway service between Bristol and Portishead. It includes
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Okehampton Parkway plans progress
Devon County Council have commissioned a Strategic Outline Business Case for a new railway station east of Okehampton. The line is currently being upgraded to enable a service from the
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Optimism for Pontrilas station
A Parish Council is optimistic that a railway station at Pontrilas is a realistic proposition following engagement with representatives of the Department for Transport. The proposed station would be located
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Council backing for Corsham station
Chippenham Town Council have provided backing to the campaign and funding bid for a railway station at Corsham. Wiltshire Council have submitted a bid the the Restoring Your Railway Ideas
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