Andrea Jenkyns has backed proposals for a railway station at East Ardsley, which would be located on the Leeds-Wakefield Westgate line closer to Leeds than Outwood. The MP has also
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Councillor calls for Leeds Marsh Lane reopening
A senior councillor in Leeds has called for Leeds Marsh Lane to be reopened as part of proposals to increase city centre access to the rail network. The station would
Continue readingRestored Ripon line would boost LBA connectivity
Restoring the railway line between Harrogate and Northallerton would enable railway services at Leeds Bradford Parkway to serve ten towns and cities across the north. Click here for the article
Continue readingPlanning application submitted for White Rose
The planning application for White Rose station, near Leeds has been submitted to Leeds City Council. Source: Leeds City Council
Continue readingWhite Rose progresses to Full Business Case
Proposals to create a railway station near the White Rose shopping centre on the railway line between Leeds and Huddersfield has moved to Full Business Case stage after a gateway
Continue readingCouncillor calls for more ambition for Leeds-Bradford Airport
A senior councillor has called for more ambition with regards to surface access to Leeds-Bradford Airport following a discussion about the current proposals which involves building a parkway station on
Continue readingHaxby business case included in council budget proposals
Council leaders are proposing to spend £50k in the proposed council budget for the development of the business case for opening a railway station at Haxby. The proposed station located
Continue readingWhite Rose consultation opens as funding approval sought
A pre-planning consultation for the proposed railway station serving the White Rose Centre to the south of Leeds opened last month. The consultation is expected to close on 30 November.
Continue readingFlaxby Park developers clash with council
There has been controversy following the release of the latest draft local plan for Harrogate. The plan considers options for sites for a new village. A previous version did not
Continue readingPoliticians lobby new government about rail projects
MP’s and Lords have wasted no time in lobbying the new transport secretary Grant Shapps about proposed rail projects. Supporters of the Skipton-Colne line have already raised the profile of
Continue readingSheffield City Region launches Integrated Rail Plan
An ambitious new plan for the future of the Sheffield City Region’s rail network was launched today by Mayor Dan Jarvis. Key elements of the plan include a proposed new Barnsley
Continue readingDraft local plan confirms council backing for airport connection
The Draft Local Plan for Doncaster Council contain reference to the proposal to create a railway station serving Doncaster-Sheffield Airport. The station would increase the catchment of the airport, support
Continue readingLEP launches study into Melton station
Humber LEP are launching a study into the feasibility of restoring the railway station at Melton between Brough and North Ferriby on the railway line west of Hull. Click here
Continue readingEarby meeting to discuss SELRAP plans
An open meeting will be held on 8 July 2019 at the Earby Community Centre at 7pm to discuss the proposals to restore the railway line between Skipton and Colne.
Continue readingTimetable change restores regular services to two railway lines in the north
Two railway lines in the north have gained hourly services following the May 2019 timetable change introduced last Sunday. The Halton curve is now being serviced by an hourly Chester-Liverpool
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