A Government Planning Inspector has stated that the introduction of a Tram Route from Nottingham to Kimberley would be desirable. http://www.nottinghampost.com/New-tram-route-way-homes-ahead/story-20420047-detail/story.html
Continue reading »Colchester Station move proposed to relieve congestion
A radical proposal to move the railways station at Colchester North has been suggested by a local Councillor to assist with relieving congestion in the city. http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/local/10921275._/
Continue reading »Petition launches to introduce Tyne and Wear Metro to Washington
A petition to introduce the Tyne and Wear Metro to Washington has nearly hit 900 signatures. https://www.change.org/en-GB/petitions/department-for-transport-extend-the-tyne-and-wear-metro-into-washington Access to Washington would be provided along the Leamside line formation from the
Continue reading »Chinese interest in HS2 link link
The China Railway Group have written to interested parties and stakeholders to show its interest in a proposal to reopen the Whitacre link. It would link several lines and the
Continue reading »Borough Council to review Ilkeston Station plans
Erewash Borough Council is to review the plans that have been put forward to reopen the railway station at Ilkeston. http://www.nottinghampost.com/Councillors-debate-train-station-plans/story-20413186-detail/story.html
Continue reading »Dumfries and Galloway Council proposes four new stations
Dumfries and Galloway Council has proposed four new stations as part of its plan to bid for a pot of £30 million earmarked by the Scottish Government for the development
Continue reading »Middlewich Campaign Meeting
The first campaign meeting for the campaign to reopen the railway line through Middlewich will take place on Tuesday 28th January. Further details can be found at the official website
Continue reading »MSP backs benefits of direct Perth to Edinburgh line
Mid Scotland and Fife MSP Liz Smith has stated that a feasibility study into a reopened Perth to Edinburgh line must be brought forward. The direct route which would reopen
Continue reading »SELRAP’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
Continue reading »Councillors to review route protection
Councillors are being urged to not remove the protection of the trackbed from Hull to York via Beverley. http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/main-topics/local-stories/councillors-told-not-to-slam-door-on-rail-link-1-6346374
Continue reading »News – Don Valley Campaign Group reflects on positive year
The group campaigning for the restoration of services from Sheffield to Deepcar (part of the Woodhead route) has reflected on a positive 2013. A rail charter used the route and
Continue reading »Upgrade due
A new site is being developed for trundleage.co.uk. It will focus on proposed railway stations and lines in the UK and keep track of these projects as they are developed
Continue reading »Government backs moves to extend EWR towards Cambridge
The Department for Transport has backed plans to investigate options to extend EWR towards Cambridge. Click here for the story This story was added on 16th February 2014
Continue reading »New Call to reopen Coalville Line
Two local politicians have written to the Transport Secretary to call for the railway line between Leicester and Burton on Trent to be reopened. Click here for the story This
Continue reading »Black Country Transport Board supports Aldridge Station
The Black Country Strategic Transport Board has nominated a number of transport projects including reopening and electrifying the railway line to Aldridge. It has advised that it would provide £5.4m
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