The owner of the station house at the former Brentor Railway Station has stated that the recent proposals to reopen the railway line between Okehampton and Bere Alston could impact
Continue readingAction Group meets bidders
The Rail Action Group, East of Scotland (RAGES) are meeting the five bidders for the Scotrail franchise to look into options to improve rail services in the area. This includes
Continue readingCrossrail 2 could be delivered with less taxpayer money
A report has shown that Crossrail 2 could be delivered with less than half of the cost coming from the central government. Last year, announcing the government’s contribution of £2m
Continue readingStakeholders discuss Haverhill rail link
Stakeholders at a meeting held on Friday 7th February have stated that they will aim to develop a business case and a feasibility study for restoring the railway line between
Continue readingLancashire County Council commissions studies
Lancashire County Council will be commissioning a Rail Connectivity Study as part of the East Lancashire Highways and Transport Masterplan. Click here for the story
Continue readingSouth Tynedale Railway gets funding for extension
The South Tynedale railway is to be extended by 1.5 miles as part of package of funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund. One of the beneficiaries will be local internet
Continue readingHeathrow Western Rail Access plans unveiled
Network Rail has unveiled the preferred route option for rail access to Heathrow from the west. The preferred route will leave the Great Western Main Line east of Langley and
Continue readingRevised plan for Helston line submitted
A revised planning application has been submitted for a proposal to reopen a section of the Helston Railway line. Click here for the Helston Railway Website Click here for the
Continue readingTransport Secretary commissions report into Dawlish alternatives
Transport Secretary, Patrick McLoughlin has announced that a review will be undertaken into the alternatives to the Dawlish route after it was severely damaged by winter storms. Click here for
Continue readingCampaign group calls for Burscough Curves
This week chairman of Ormskirk, Preston, Southport Traveller’s Association (OPSTA) Alan Fantom saidthat OPSTA think the Burscough Curves are vital to the sustainable economic development, social cohesion and mobility of
Continue readingBelford Railway Station nears completion of GRIP 4
The proposal to open a railway station at Belford in Northumberland is nearing the completion of GRIP 4. The proposed railway station was one of the nine proposals that missed
Continue readingAnger expressed at NUCKLE delay
A local rail user group has expressed frustration that the full benefits of the NUCKLE scheme will not be realised until 2017 when the line is electrified. However, Coventry Council
Continue readingHounslow Council proposes HS2 link
Hounslow Council is going to be taking the lead on a proposal to connect Hounslow to the new station at Old Oak Common that will serve HS2 and Crossrail. Click
Continue readingConsultation over Saltford Railway Station
A drop-in consultation event is to be held on February 25th to explore the options for opening a railway station at Saltford. Click here for the story
Continue readingLandore Station call as part of Stadium expansion calls
BRUCE Roberts, president of Swansea Bay Business Club, has appealed for those behind the stadium expansion to consider the former Landore railway station Click here for the story
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