Andrea Jenkyns has backed proposals for a railway station at East Ardsley, which would be located on the Leeds-Wakefield Westgate line closer to Leeds than Outwood. The MP has also
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Railfuture Scotland shares expansion opportunities
Railfuture Scotland has shared documents that show opportunities to expand the rail network, updating documents that were shared in 2014. Many of the schemes proposed are familiar to readers of
Continue readingFrustration at Auchenback delay
Campaigners have expressed frustration at the apparent delay to the new railway station in Barrhead serving the Auchenback area. There is no confirmed opening date for the station. The station
Continue readingResidents group call for Golborne station
A residents group has called for transport investment in their local area including a railway station at Golborne. The residents have suggested that the site used previously for the railway
Continue readingIvanhoe campaign group celebrates month of progress
The Campaign to Reopen the Ivanhoe line (CRIL) has celebrated a month of progress following an initial meeting of the feasibility study committee. It follows indications of interest from Amazon
Continue readingGroup criticise canal route for Derby HS2 tram
A group seeking to restore an infilled canal has criticised proposals to use the route of the canal for a tram route connecting Derby to the proposed HS2 station in
Continue readingAnglesey Central Railway faces pressure from alternative proposal
A proposal to restore the Anglesey Central Railway serving Llangefni and Amlwch has been challenged by renewed calls to convert the line to a traffic free route for walkers and
Continue readingCampaign group calls for reopening of Haddington lines
RAGES has called for the restoration of the railway line serving Haddington. Click here for the article
Continue readingEarby 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 readingBacking sought for Cranleigh campaign
The campaign group for restoring the railway line between Guildford and Horsham (via Cranleigh) is seeking the backing of local MPs. Click here for the article
Continue readingLevenmouth walk highlights community support
More than 200 people including local politicians and students have joined a second walking event to promote the benefits of the railway line serving the Levenmouth line. Click here for
Continue readingMiddlewich service options reviewed
Consultants have reported that the economic and social business case is well proven for the restoring rail services on the Middlewich line. Unfortunately, initial work has highlighted challenges serving the
Continue readingEnthusiasm for Gilsland campaign following Borderlands funding allocation
The campaign group supporting the restoration of Gilsland railway station has expressed hope that the station could benefit from funding being allocated to the Borderlands. Click here for the article
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
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