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
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Earby 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 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 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 readingRail magazine features three proposed schemes
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
Continue readingNext 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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