The Aln Valley Railway has marked another milestone with the first steam train over Cawledge viaduct. Donations are still being sought to support the extension of the railway to Greenrigg
Continue readingBid for Beaulieu funding shortlisted
A bid to the Housing Infrastructure Fund for funding for a railway station near Chelmsford has been shortlisted by government. The station has already been allocated £12m by the South
Continue readingBurnham backs Kenyon Junction proposal to provide Leigh with rail access
Andy Burnham has backed proposals to place a railway station at Kenyon Junction as the best option in the short term to provide access to the rail network for Leigh.
Continue readingCampaign group seeks funding to progress Ivanhoe case
The Ivanhoe Line Support Group has sought funding from members of the public to enable the campaign to progress with restoring the railway line between Leicester and Burton. Click here
Continue readingFrustration as Councils rule out Chard Junction
Two councils have ruled out further progress on a railway station at Chard Junction because of concerns about the poor business case and likelihood that existing nearby stations would need
Continue readingPresentation to councillors to restore Hunstanton rail link
A presentation has been made to West Norfolk councillors by members of the Kings Lynn to Hunstanton campaign highlighting the compelling economic benefits and the positive impacts on connectivity. Click
Continue reading3D image of Coventry VLR vehicle released
A 3D image of the Very Light Rail vehicle that would be expected to operate around Coventry has been released. It will be battery powered with an expected capacity of
Continue readingHigh levels of support for Elland
94% of people who responded to a public consultation into the proposed railway station serving Elland have shown support for delivering it. The feedback will be used to support further
Continue readingCalls grow for Anfield station
Local leaders are calling for a proposed railway station at Anfield to be delivered. It will assist with concerns from local residents affected by match day and event traffic. Click
Continue readingLeicester team network proposed
Conservative party representatives have proposed a two phase tram network for Leicester. Click here for the article
Continue readingConsultation into Leeds-Bradford Airport Parkway opens
The public consultation into a proposed railway station north of Horsforth called Leeds-Bradford Airport Parkway has opened. The current deadline for responses is 12 April. Consultation website
Continue readingS106 agreement and housing development planning approval for Beam Park
A railway station on the C2C line between Dagenham and Rainford is set to open in 2022 after planning approval was given for a 3,000 home development on the former
Continue readingFeedback from Thorpe Park and White Rose consultations published
West Yorkshire Combined Authority has published the responses to the consultations into the proposed railway stations at Thorpe Park and White Rose that was held over the summer. Thorpe Park
Continue readingGreat merit to reopen Thornhill, Beattock and Eastriggs
The share of SWESTRANS has stated that there is a strong case for restoring the railway stations at Thornhill, Beattock and Eastriggs following a study and a public consultation. Click
Continue readingEdinburgh Council approves Newhaven tram extension
The extension of the Edinburgh Tram line to Newhaven has been approved at a full meeting of Edinburgh City Council. Click here for the article
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