Six new railway stations on the South Wales Mainline headline a package of measures recommended in a report established to reduce M4 congestion without constructing a relief road. The existing
Continue readingNational Infrastructure Strategy reveals funding awards for proposed schemes nationwide
The government has revealed proposals to restore railway lines, stations and services in National Infrastructure Strategy, which was published earlier today (25 November). Fifteen proposals (listed below) have received funding
Continue readingFirst tracks laid in Leith on Edinburgh trams extension
The first tracks have been laid on the Newhaven tram extension as Edinburgh City Council confirmed that work would continue on the project following a review in light of the
Continue readingWorcestershire Parkway wins civil engineering awards
Worcestershire Parkway Station has won West Midlands’ top civil engineering project award for 2020. This was announced at last night’s virtual West Midlands Institute of Civil Engineering (ICE) Awards. The
Continue readingEnvironmental surveys begin on EWR
New environmental surveys are being initiated by East West Rail as part of the next stage of the design process. The eleven types of surveys will take place throughout 2021.
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Scottish proposals considered for investment review
Regular passenger services on the Edinburgh South Suburban and a railway station south of Largs serving Yacht Haven are being considered in the second Scottish Strategic Transport Projects Review (STPR2).
Continue readingCross party support for Western Rail link to Heathrow
A meeting of the All Party Parliamentary Group for the Western Rail link to Heathrow has demonstrated the strength of support for the rail link after 16 Lords and MPs
Continue readingCall for evidence to Union Connectivity Review
Sir Peter Hendy has issued a call for evidence to the Union Connectivity Review. Although a fixed link between mainland Great Britain and Northern Ireland have dominated reports on this
Continue readingNorthumberland line consultation opens
From today (November 16) people can have their say in a major consultation on the reintroduction of a rail passenger service in Northumberland. From Monday, November 16th to December 14th,
Continue readingBackers publicise benefits of new West Yorkshire station
The developer of land near to the proposed railway station at White Rose has pushed the benefits that the new station will bring. The £22m station will be located on
Continue readingCheaper to proceed with Edinburgh Tram extension
A report that is due to be discussed at a meeting later this week has advised that it is cheaper to deliver the Edinburgh Tram extension to Newhaven rather than
Continue readingCouncil Leader backs Shrewsbury Parkway plan
The leader of Shropshire Council has outlined his plans to improve the transport system serving Shrewsbury, with one option being the creation of a parkway station on the line towards
Continue readingOakley proposed in development meeting
A councillor has proposed a railway station at Oakley, west of Basingstoke at a meeting to discuss the strategic vision for the development of land nearby. The proposal would assist
Continue readingNew railway stations to be considered in Derry-Belfast feasibility study
A feasibility study considering a half hourly service has been commissioned by Northern Ireland’s Infrastructure Minister. The study will consider additional stations on the line with park and ride facilities
Continue readingGerman court rejects complaints about Fehmarnbelt fixed link
The German Federal Administrative Court has rejected all complaints concerning the planned Fehmarnbelt Fixed Link between Denmark and Germany. The immersed tube tunnel will be 18km long and enable a
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