Another milestone was achieved earlier this week after planning permission was granted to build the car park and access to the railway station at Kintore. It is expected to open
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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.
Council launches Transforming Cities Fund bid for Portishead
A fresh bid has been made to government to find £47m to cover a shortfall in the project that will deliver a railway service to Portishead. North Somerset Council has
Continue reading »Rugby Parkway LEP funding withdrawn
There has been a further setback for Rugby Parkway following news that the Coventry and Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership had withdrawn £4m funding to reallocate to other projects. The funding
Continue reading »Talks on link between Bristol Airport and Taunton
Bristol Airport and Somerset County Council have held discussions with regards to creating a rail link between Taunton and Bristol Airport. Click here for the article
Continue reading »MSP and council spar over Levenmouth link
An MSP and Fife Council have exchanged words after the project was not funded via the City Deal. Click here for the article
Continue reading »Kenilworth delay caused by Council
The Office of Rail and Road has advised that the reason for the new railway station at Kenilworth not opening is the council not providing sufficient information in response to
Continue reading »Optimism for Eastwood Tram link
A councillor has suggested that the extension of the Nottingham tram system to Eastwood is very likely. However, key stakeholders have advised that key aspects need to be achieved before
Continue reading »Marsh Barton funding gap to be closed in six months
The funding gap that has substantially delayed the start of construction for Marsh Barton railway station is expected to be closed in the next six months. Click here for the
Continue reading »Plans for Kintore railway station to go on display
Plans for infrastructure which will support the forthcoming railway station at Kintore will go on display to the public next week, ahead of the project reaching a major milestone in
Continue reading »Coventry Council set to pass Very Light Rail plan
A plan to improve the transport network around Coventry will include a plan for Very Light Rail when it is presented to the Councils Cabinet for approval next Tuesday. Click
Continue reading »Consultation opens for Horden
Following the completion of design work for Horden railway station, Durham County Council have begun a consultation into the railway station proposed at Horden. The station was successful in round
Continue reading »Planning application submitted for Leek extension
The planning application to extend the Churnet Valley Railway into Leek has been submitted. The project will create a single track railway into Leek and new railway station. Click here
Continue reading »Council increases Horden contribution
Durham County Council has increased its contribution to Horden railway station by £750,000 to £3m following the approval of its budget. With contributions from the New Stations Fund and the
Continue reading »Marsh Barton and Exminster setbacks
A new railway station serving Exminster has been ruled out because an additional stop over the proposed railway station at Marsh Barton could not be accommodated by the present rail
Continue reading »Campaign to restore Clitheroe to Hellifield services
Ribble Valley Council are set to campaign for regular rail services between Clitheroe and Hellifield. The railway line is currently used for freight services and weekly Dalesrail services. If frequent
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