Revised plans for the proposed railway station at Reading Green Park have been submitted to the two local authorities whose boundary cross the site. The revised plans include a new
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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 moves Mansfield-HS2 link forwards
Ashfield District Council are asking companies to bid for work to develop the business case for a rail link between Mansfield and the HS2 station in the East Midlands. Services
Continue readingStakeholders feedback on East West Rail central section options
A number of stakeholders have contributed feedback with regards to the East West Rail central section between Bedford and Cambridge. Five options have been shared in the public domain. Concerns
Continue readingCouncil commits to Skelmersdale outline business case
Lancashire County Council have approved the development of an outline business case for restoring the railway line serving Skelmersdale. Click here for the article
Continue readingShrewsbury Park and Ride proposed
The leader of Shropshire Council has proposed the opening of a park and ride station serving Shrewsbury. The station would be located near to the A5 bypass of Shrewsbury on
Continue readingEast Linton work set to begin in next five years
Work on the proposed railway station at East Linton is set to begin in the next five years following the inclusion of station in the Network Rail control period 6
Continue readingDirect rail services to Glasgow Airport fall apart under scrutiny
The leader of Glasgow Council has stated that plans for a direct rail link are no longer feasible. The preferred option is Personal Rapid Transit pods linking the airport to
Continue readingChurnet Valley Railway receives Leek funding
The Churnet Valley Railway has been awarded £19,000 at a meeting of the Moorlands Partnership Board enabling them to deliver the first 200 yards of the railway line to Leek.
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 readingEdinburgh Council approves Newhaven tram extension
The extension of the Edinburgh Tram line to Newhaven has been approved at a full meeting of Edinburgh City Council. Click here for the article
Continue readingCouncil to consider funding release to start laying track on Leek extension
A committee of Staffordshire Moorlands District Council is to consider the release of funding towards laying track on the first 200 metres of railway line towards Leek. The Moorland Partnership
Continue readingEdinburgh Tram extension approved by council committee
Members of the Edinburgh City Council Transport and Environment committee have approved progressing the Newhaven extension of the Edinburgh Tram system. The extension, which is now expected to cost just
Continue readingConcerns that Blyth connection could be ruled out
Concerns have been raised that Blyth could lose out from a rail connection because of a plan to restore services in phases. The council has provided assurances that the full
Continue readingShepton Parkway allocated funding for study
A proposed railway station to serve Shepton has been identified in a transport masterplan by Mendip District Council. Funding has been allocated to develop the business case. Source: BBC News
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