The organisation leading the delivery of a major development near Harrogate have purchased the station building of the former Goldsborough railway station. The site is to be used to create
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Barnsley Council aspirations include rail network enhancements
A document of aspirations for improving the rail network includes the restoration of the railway line between West Green and Wakefield plus the creation of a Dearne Valley Parkway connected
Continue readingTram-Train project making a difference
Representatives from Network Rail and South Yorkshire PTE have been reflecting on the positive feedback received following the opening of Tram-Train route to Rotherham last month. Click here for the
Continue readingHyndburn Council seek extension of rail link services to Accrington
The senior team at Hyndburn Council have written to the Department for Transport to ask for services on the proposed rail link between Skipton and Colne to be extended from
Continue readingCouncil leader encourages region to consider rail link ahead of M65 extension
The leader of Pendle Borough Council has called for Transport for the North to consider the railway link ahead of unfeasible proposals such as extending the M65 from Colne towards
Continue readingWest Yorkshire mass transit proposal shared
West Yorkshire Combined Authority has discussed a report into a mass transit system serving a number of corridors across the region. The proposed transport mode has not been confirmed, with
Continue readingRotherham Tram Train service launches
The first Tram Train services carrying passengers have operated between Rotherham and Sheffield. A number of videos have been shared on YouTube showing the first train, a cab ride from
Continue readingRotherham Tram-Train launch date set
The introduction of regular Tram-Train services for passengers will occur on Thursday 25 October 2018 with a 20 minute frequency service between Rotherham Parkgate and Sheffield Cathedral. It marks the
Continue readingLeisure corridor created by Tram-Train
A leisure corridor with reliable public transport connections could be created by the Tram-Train between Rotherham and Sheffield. Testing began in May and there are expectations that regular services could
Continue readingPublic consultation for Leeds-Bradford Airport Parkway set for early 2019
A public consultation into Leeds-Bradford Airport Parkway railway station will take place in early 2019 alongside proposals for a new link road. Source: Leeds City Council
Continue readingSheffield transport plan reveals aspirations
Sheffield City Region has submitted a transport plan with a number of proposals for new stations and tram lines. Click here for the article
Continue readingWestminster meeting brings SELRAP stakeholders together
A meeting involving politicians, Department for Transport, Network Rail, Transport for the North and key stakeholders has been held to discuss the reopening of the railway line between Skipton and
Continue readingReport calls for more stations in Calderdale
A report to a Calderdale council scrutiny board has called for more stations in Calderdale such as Hipperholme. Click here for the article
Continue readingEarly results show public support for Doncaster-Sheffield Airport railway station
Over 90% of respondents to the consultation into the Doncaster-Sheffield Airport masterplan have supported the objectives including a new railway station on a diverted section of the East Coast Mainline.
Continue readingBusinessman reignites Don Valley Railway proposal
The campaign to restore the railway line between Sheffield and Stocksbridge has received fresh impetus from a local businessman and property developer. Click here for the article
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