A councillor has called for creation of two new railways stations in Hull with one having been ruled out as a realistic prospect in February. One station would be located
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Candidates back Aberdeenshire rail plans as petition reaches milestone
Scottish parliamentary candidates have been backing the recently launched campaign to restore the rail network in north east Scotland serving Fraserburgh, Peterhead and Banchory. The petition for the campaign has
Continue reading Scottish parliament candidate calls for Haddington restoration
Former MP and Scottish Parliamentary candidate, Martin Whitfield has backed the restoration of the railway line to Haddington. The railway line and station would be located east of Edinburgh and
Continue readingMayor puts forward stations in re-election campaign
The Metro-Mayor for Merseyside has put forward a number of proposals for railway stations. Woodchurch and Carr Mill have been put forward as proposals for expanding the Merseyrail network. He
Continue readingCandidate propose Chapel-en-le-Frith spur
A Lib Dem candidate for High Peak has proposed the construction of a new railway line connecting the Buxton line to a freight only line enabling direct Sheffield-Buxton services. Click
Continue readingSurvey launched for Tettenhall
The West Midlands Mayor and the prospective candidate for a Wolverhampton constituency have launched a survey into a proposed railway station for Tettenhall. The station would be located north west
Continue readingCouncillor proposes new Bristol stations
A councillor and conservative party candidate for Bristol North has called for regional transport plans with new railway stations. He has called for railway stations at Horfield and St Anne’s.
Continue readingCandidate proposes Ledsham station
A conservative candidate has proposed reopening the railway station at Ledsham between Capenhurst and Hooton. Click here for the article
Continue readingOkehampton commuter service trial announced
Chris Grayling has announced that work is being undertaken to operate a trial commuter service between Okehampton and Exeter. It is proposed that the trains will terminate at a Parkway
Continue readingBuchan backed by candidates
Five general election candidates have backed improved transport connections in the north east of Scotland including the restoration of the Buchan railway line. Click here for the article
Continue readingLocal MP questions Burscough comments by Transport minister
The MP for West Lancashire has followed up comments made by the Transport minister with parliamentary questions to the Department for Transport. Click here for the article
Continue readingTransport minister to look into Burscough curves
Chris Grayling has said that he will look into the viability of the proposals to restore the Burscough curves. If the curves were restored, passenger services could operate from Southport
Continue readingSNP unveils Glasgow subway extension plans
The SNP have unveiled plans to extend the Glasgow subway if they win control of Glasgow Council in the May local elections. Click here for the article
Continue readingBath mayoral candidate proposes new railway stations
The Conservative candidate for Metro Mayor has proposed a transport strategy that includes new stations at Filton North, Portway Park and Ride, Henbury and Ashley Hill. He also wants to investigate
Continue readingDisagreement over Hampton railway station
There has been disagreement over a railway station at Hampton in north Peterborough. The Lib Dem candidate for the mayor supports the proposal but a member of the city council
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