There has been no update with regards to the proposed railway station at Marsh Barton. In March, the local authorities were planning to close the funding gap in the six
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Councillor backs Kingkerswell station
A councillor has backed the proposed railway station at Kingkerswell following a lack of apparent interest by Torbay Council in progressing the station at Edginswell. Other attendees to the meeting
Continue readingMarsh Barton funding gap to be closed in six months
The funding gap that has substantially delayed the start of construction for Marsh Barton railway station is expected to be closed in the next six months. Click here for the
Continue readingMarsh Barton and Exminster setbacks
A new railway station serving Exminster has been ruled out because an additional stop over the proposed railway station at Marsh Barton could not be accommodated by the present rail
Continue readingCouncillor expresses concerns as Marsh Barton costs rise and timescales slip
A councillor is worried that the railway station at Marsh Barton will never be built as costs escalate and timescales slip. Marsh Barton did not qualify for funding from round
Continue readingFears that Marsh Barton may be scrapped
There are concerns that the proposed railway station at Marsh Barton could be scrapped due to insufficient funding. The funding bid for the station was not successful during round 2
Continue readingNineteen 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
Continue readingMarsh Barton and Edginswell delayed following NSF2 rejection
The proposed railway stations at Marsh Barton and Edginswell have experienced a setback following the rejection of funding from the New Stations Fund round 2. Stakeholders will be meeting government
Continue readingMarsh Barton Progress Update – February 2017
At the February meeting of the Devon and Exeter Rail Project Working Party, an update was provided with regards to the proposed railway station at Marsh Barton. Construction has been
Continue readingMarsh Barton Progress Update – July 2016
The following report will be presented to the Devon and Exeter Rail Project Working Party on Friday 15th July. This scheme was approved in July last year with costs being
Continue readingWork starts on access to Marsh Barton
A number of trees have been felled marking the start of work on the construction of the railway station at Marsh Barton. The clearance of the land will allow access
Continue readingConcerns about lack of progress on Marsh Barton
There have been concerns raised about the progress being made on Marsh Barton railway station. No construction work has started following site clearance. Devon County Council have advised that they
Continue readingMarsh Barton Progress Update
The Devon and Exeter Rail Project Working Party is set to hear an update with regards to the proposed railway station at Marsh Barton. The Local Transport Board has provided £3m,
Continue readingMarsh Barton put out to tender
Devon County Council has gone out to tender for a new railway station at Marsh Barton. Click here for the story
Continue readingMarsh Barton Station plans approved
Plans for a railway station at Marsh Barton have been approved by Devons Development Management Committee and subject to Network Rail being happy that the safety of users at a
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