The Witney Oxford Transport Group has called for a new railway line between Hanborough and Carterton to relieve congestion on the A40. Click here for the article
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Opposition coalition set up against Newhaven tram extension
A coalition of political parties and organisations have set up the Stop the Tram Extension Coalition to oppose proposals to extend Edinburgh Tram towards Newhaven. The decision to progress will
Continue readingCampaigners mark 50 years since last train to St Andrews
Members of the rail campaign to bring back trains to St Andrews have marked 50 years since the last train to the town. Click here for the article
Continue readingInformal meeting held to push forward Ivanhoe proposal
Last week, an informal meeting was held to discuss the possibility of creating an action group to reopen the Ivanhoe railway line between Leicester and Burton. A further meeting is
Continue readingCampaign group requests call-in for Long Marston planning application
The Shakespeare Line Promotion Group has written to a government minister to get the planning applications for housing developments called in because the application makes no reference to the railway
Continue readingAGM demonstrates support for Border Railway extension
The 19th AGM for the Campaign for Borders Rail has shown support for extending the Border Railway across the political and leadership spectrum. Click here for the article
Continue readingSurvey supports calls for further work on Honeybourne line
An online survey has supported calls for an Economic Impact Study to be delivered into the restoration of the railway line between Stratford upon Avon and Honeybourne. Click here for
Continue readingBridge removal does not impact Anglesey rail aspirations
The removal of a railway bridge following an incident involving a large vehicle colliding with the bridge has not impacted a campaign groups plans to restore railway services on the
Continue readingPublic meeting for Taunton-Minehead rail services campaign
A public meeting of the Minehead Rail Link campaign is set to be held on Tuesday 30 October with a representative from the West Somerset Railway also expected to attend.
Continue readingTelford Steam Railway launches Ironbridge campaign
The Telford Steam Railway has launched a website as part of its campaign to extend the railway towards the Ironbridge power station site. It is seeking support and views from
Continue readingPublic meeting for Cranleigh railway line
A public meeting is to be held today to discuss proposals to restore the railway line between Guildford and Horsham via Cranleigh. The English Rail Transport Association is seeking feedback
Continue readingMagor event demonstrates campaign progress
An event focused on the proposed Magor and Undy railway station has given over a hundred visitors the opportunity to provide feedback on the project. Speakers at the event offered
Continue readingMiddlewich campaign awaits study
The campaign to restore passenger services to Middlewich are awaiting a report from WSP that is studying the case for reopening the line. Our Campaign is moving on rapidly. Along
Continue readingAnger after Cumnock funding not sought
A campaign group for reopening Cumnock railway station has expressed frustration after it was confirmed that a bid was was not made to the Scottish Local Rail Development Fund. Click
Continue readingCalls for Levenmouth leadership group
The Levenmouth Rail Campaign has called for Fife Council to create a leadership group that would prepare for the benefits that a reopened railway line serving the area would bring.
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