The opening date for the Northumberland line is expected to slide to December 2024 with some stations expected to not open when the first trains run. Construction progress appears to
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A number of reopening proposals are currently under construction, including Crossrail.
Darlaston and Willenhall costs rise
The budget for railway stations at Darlaston and Willenhall is expected to increase by £15m following the collapse of the original contractor. The opening dates for the stations are expected
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Work commenced at Beaulieu Park
Drone footage of the new Beaulieu Park railway station shows that work is underway following a weekend of railway engineering works. The station located near Chelmsford is expected to open
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Track laying completed on Leven line
Scotland’s Transport Minister, Fiona Hyslop, has installed the final pandrol clip to mark completion of track laying on the Levenmouth Rail Link project. Focus has now shifted to the stations
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Work to begin on three Northumberland line stations
Contracts have been awarded for the construction of Bedlington, Blyth Bebside and Seaton Delaval railway stations, with work expected to start imminently. Work at Ashington and Newsham has already commenced,
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Badgers, historic well and wall delay Camp Hill stations
Three stations under construction have experienced delays following the discovery of issues following the start of construction. Moseley Village has been affected by a nearby badger sett, where work to
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Signage marks Brent Cross West milestone
Signage at Brent Cross West railway station has been revealed as the project completes the final key milestones ahead of the Thameslink station opening in the autumn. The station will
Continue reading Planning permission granted for Cameron Bridge station
Another milestone has been reached on the project to reconnect Leven to the railway network with the securing of planning permission for Cameron Bridge railway station. Source: Network Rail
Continue reading Mayor visits White Rose station as work progresses
Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire has visited the site of White Rose station as it takes shape. Source: West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Continue reading Leven track laying reaches half way point
The completion of the second phase of track laying means that track is now laid more than halfway towards Leven. The first phase is already in use for receiving trains
Continue reading Construction work starts at Ashley Down
The closure of a major cycling and walking route through the site of Ashley Down railway station marks the start of construction here. Located on the existing railway line between
Continue readingFinal phase of Wolverhampton tram extension begins
Work has commenced on connecting the newly built Wolverhampton extension to the existing West Midlands Metro network at Pipers Row. The work is expected to last two months and will
Continue reading Final yards of Mid Suffolk Railway extension to be laid down
The final few track panels are due to be laid on an extension to the Mid Suffolk Railway that will more than double the existing route. Work on the platform
Continue reading Contract signed to deliver Beaulieu Park
Essex County Council and Network Rail have signed an agreement to deliver Beaulieu Park railway station near Chelmsford. The agreement kickstarts a construction process that should see a new three
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MP visits Levenmouth construction site
Local MP Wendy Chamberlain visited the site of the Levenmouth railway project. The MP saw the work taking place to deliver scour protection where the river runs alongside the local
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