The government has advised that it does not believe that the proposed chord to serve Doncaster-Sheffield Airport does not deliver good value for money in its current guise. The scheme,
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Doncaster Sheffield Airport rail link proposals submitted to government
The Sheffield City Region, Doncaster Council and the Peel Group (owners of Doncaster Sheffield Airport) have taken a major step forward today by submitting an outline business case to the
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 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 readingSheffield mayor calls for station at Doncaster Sheffield Airport
Dan Jarvis, mayor of the Sheffield City Region, has backed proposals to create a railway station at Doncaster Sheffield Airport on a diverted section of the East Coast Mainline. Click
Continue readingAskern and Finningley put forward in franchise submission
Sheffield City Region have included requests for services capable of serving proposed railway stations at Finningley (near Doncaster-Sheffield Airport) and Askern in their response to the East Midlands franchise consultation.
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 readingStudy into Doncaster Airport ECML stop commissioned
A study into a railway station serving Doncaster Airport by diverting the ECML closer to the airport is to be commissioned. Click here for the article
Continue readingDoncaster-Sheffield Airport proposes ECML diversion
A report has proposed that the East Coast Main Line is diverted to serve a new railway station serving Doncaster-Sheffield Airport. The station is located south east of Doncaster with
Continue readingRail Link Proposed for Doncaster Robin Hood
Members of the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce’s Transport Forum said a new railway station should be built at the Robin Hood airport, with links to Doncaster and Sheffield. Click here for the
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