Enabling works are expected to start next month on the site of Marsh Barton railway station following unanimous approval at a meeting of Devon County Council’s cabinet. The station will
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Campaign group promotes Bridport plan
A campaign group has shared plans to restore the railway line serving Bridport through a narrow gauge light rail system. The group are currently seeking funding to deliver a feasibility
Continue readingSixteen bids to third round of New Stations Fund
Sixteen bids for proposed railway stations were submitted to the latest round of the New Stations Fund following a Freedom of Information request. The scheme offered contributions towards the delivery
Continue readingRecommendation made to seek more funding for Cullompton
Councillors at Mid Devon Council are being recommended to support further work to explore more funding opportunities for Cullompton railway station. The project to restore Cullompton and Wellington railway stations
Continue readingMarsh Barton planning application approved
The planning application for a new railway station at Marsh Barton has been approved. The station will be located west of Exeter on the railway line towards Plymouth and will
Continue readingReport outlines progress on Bristol railway proposals
A report presented to the West of England Combined Authority Joint Committee has provided updates on proposals to enhance the rail network around Bristol. It has identified the timeline of
Continue readingNational Infrastructure Strategy reveals funding awards for proposed schemes nationwide
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
Continue readingOakley proposed in development meeting
A councillor has proposed a railway station at Oakley, west of Basingstoke at a meeting to discuss the strategic vision for the development of land nearby. The proposal would assist
Continue readingStonehouse Bristol Road petition reaches four figure milestone
More that 1,100 signatures have been added to a petition seeking to restore Stonehouse Bristol Road railway station. The station would boost connectivity for the area by enabling trains on
Continue readingReading Green Park opening date slides to late summer 2021
The railway station at Reading Green Park is now expected to open in late summer 2021. The station project has experienced Covid-19 related delays. Click here for the article
Continue readingFour schemes considered for Project Speed
Four projects to add railway lines and stations to the rail network are being considered by a government review to accelerate infrastructure schemes. The four schemes are: Northumberland line reopening
Continue readingCouncil backs Stonehouse Bristol Road
Stroud District Council has backed proposals to restore the railway station at Stonehouse on the railway line between Gloucester and Bristol. Source: BBC News
Continue readingHundreds sign Stonehouse Bristol Road petition
Over 700 people have signed a petition on Gloucestershire County Councils website calling for the restoration of the railway station serving Stonehouse Bristol Road. Stonehouse is currently connected to the
Continue readingPortway Park and Ride slips to 2021
The opening date of the proposed railway station serving Portway Park and Ride on the Severn Beach line near Bristol has slipped to 2021. The station has received funding from
Continue readingMarsh Barton planning application submitted
The planning application for a railway station at Marsh Barton has been submitted to Devon County Council. The station would be located south west of Exeter on the railway line
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