The first tracks have been laid on the Newhaven tram extension as Edinburgh City Council confirmed that work would continue on the project following a review in light of the
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Councils across the UK provide support towards numerous projects to reopen rail schemes. This can include protecting the trackbed, adding it to Local Transport Plans and Development Proposals and conducting feasibility studies.
Northumberland line consultation opens
From today (November 16) people can have their say in a major consultation on the reintroduction of a rail passenger service in Northumberland. From Monday, November 16th to December 14th,
Continue readingBackers publicise benefits of new West Yorkshire station
The developer of land near to the proposed railway station at White Rose has pushed the benefits that the new station will bring. The £22m station will be located on
Continue readingStonehouse Bristol Road petition reaches four figure milestone
More that 1,100 signatures have been added to a petition seeking to restore Stonehouse Bristol Road railway station. The station would boost connectivity for the area by enabling trains on
Continue readingCrossrail extension to Ebbsfleet could be funded by new theme park
A new theme park near London could provide key funding to extend the Elizabeth line from Abbey Wood to Ebbsfleet. An extension could be a crucial component to meet the
Continue readingEdinburgh Tram extension to Fife proposed in spatial strategy
The interim Regional Spatial Strategy for Fife that will be discussed next week has proposed extending the Edinburgh Tram across the Fife crossings. The tram line currently runs to Edinburgh
Continue readingFunding challenges prevent Brent Cross West design change
Changes to the detailed designs for the new railway station at Brent Cross West to accommodate a new railway service on the proposed West London Orbital line will not occur
Continue readingSpatial strategy calls for Shandon station
The indicative Regional Spatial Strategy (iRSS) for Argyll and Bute has called for a railway station serving Shandon/Faslane serving the naval base there as part of a series of enhancements
Continue readingCouncil backs Stonehouse Bristol Road
Stroud District Council has backed proposals to restore the railway station at Stonehouse on the railway line between Gloucester and Bristol. Source: BBC News
Continue readingThanet Parkway decision due next week
Kent County Council Planning Committee is set to make a decision on the proposed railway station at Thanet Parkway next week. The station would be located west of Ramsgate with
Continue readingCouncil reaffirms Rugby Parkway support
Rugby Rail Users Group have welcomed news that Warwickshire County Council have reaffirmed their support for Rugby Parkway railway station. The station would be located south east of Rugby on
Continue readingHundreds sign Stonehouse Bristol Road petition
Over 700 people have signed a petition on Gloucestershire County Councils website calling for the restoration of the railway station serving Stonehouse Bristol Road. Stonehouse is currently connected to the
Continue readingPlans to reinstate Rhyl to Corwen line
Council officers are to meet consultants to discuss a feasibility study into the reinstatement of the railway line connecting Rhyl on the north Wales coast with Corwen via Denbigh. Click
Continue readingFawley Explorer investigates restoration of passenger services on Waterside line
South Western Railway has operated a special train today (Tuesday 28 July) to investigate the potential reopening of the Fawley branch line. The line was one of the ten successful
Continue readingRestoring Your Railway fund bid made for Stockingford
A bid has been made the Restoring Your Railway Ideas Fund for a railway station at Stockingford. The station would be located west of Nuneaton on the railway line towards
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