This fortnights Rail magazine features three articles covering the focusing on the following proposed railway schemes. Skipton-Colne Blyth and Tyne (Ashington) Robin Hood line extension to Ollerton Issue 853 of
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Next meeting of SELRAP to update on progress
The next public meeting of SELRAP who are campaigning to restore the railway line between Skipton and Colne is set to be held on 14 May at Herriotts Hotel, Skipton.
Continue readingTransport secretary set to announce Skipton-Colne feasibility study
The Transport Secretary is set to announce a feasibility study into the restoration of the railway line between Skipton and Colne. Click here for the article
Continue readingPositive meeting for Skipton-Colne link
Representatives of SELRAP have noted a positive meeting in Westminster as a clear indication that the project is a probable project. They are waiting to see if the proposed line
Continue readingIndependent report offers Skipton-Colne support
An independent report commissioned by the LEP has suggested that the proposed rail link between Skipton and Colne could bring £43.5m of benefits to the local economy per annum. Click
Continue readingBuilding Society backs Skipton to Colne campaign
Skipton Building Society has agreed to become an affiliated member of the Skipton East Lancashire Rail Action Partnership. It will also offer financial support to the campaign group. Click here
Continue readingSkipton to Colne Report Financially Viable
A report published by ARUP has stated that the restoration of the railway line between Skipton and Carlisle is financially viable Click here for the article Click here for further
Continue readingSELRAP’s next meeting
A feasibility report from ARUP and the proposals for an A56 bypass from LCC will be discussed at the next public meeting of SELRAP. It will start at 7pm on
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