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
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Anglesey 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
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
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