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
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Campaign 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 readingTransport Group calls for new line in west Oxfordshire
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
Continue readingOpposition 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
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