The Chairman of the East Lancashire Railway has shared his concerns about the impact that a commuter railway service would have on the existing tourist attraction after a study into
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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.
Rossendale rail link study commissioned
Rossendale Council, working in partnership with Lancashire County Council, has commissioned the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) consultants to explore the potential for rail connections to the borough.
Continue readingCouncil agrees to source funding for Rugby Parkway as soon as possible
At a meeting a Rugby Borough Council, Councillors agreed that the funding for Rugby Parkway railway station should be sourced as soon as possible. Click here for the article
Continue readingPublic consultation for Leeds-Bradford Airport Parkway set for early 2019
A public consultation into Leeds-Bradford Airport Parkway railway station will take place in early 2019 alongside proposals for a new link road. Source: Leeds City Council
Continue readingPortishead is a priority
The leader of North Somerset Council has stated that restoring passenger services to Portishead is a priority. Click here for the article
Continue readingSheffield transport plan reveals aspirations
Sheffield City Region has submitted a transport plan with a number of proposals for new stations and tram lines. Click here for the article
Continue readingAnger after Cumnock funding not sought
A campaign group for reopening Cumnock railway station has expressed frustration after it was confirmed that a bid was was not made to the Scottish Local Rail Development Fund. Click
Continue readingCouncil steps in to resolve Wixams funding gap
The funding gap for Wixams railway station could be closed by Bedford Borough Council if its budget proposals are approved next week. The council are planning to borrow money and
Continue readingSutton Underground extension ruled out as Tramlink proposals move forward
Transport for London and Sutton Council have ruled out extending the Northern line towards Sutton as part of work to improve connectivity to the area. The preferred option is to
Continue readingCalls for Levenmouth leadership group
The Levenmouth Rail Campaign has called for Fife Council to create a leadership group that would prepare for the benefits that a reopened railway line serving the area would bring.
Continue readingBakerloo Line extension campaign launched
Southwark and Lewisham Councils have come together to launch a campaign to get Londoners behind the extension of the Bakerloo line towards Lewisham. If you want to find out more
Continue readingReport calls for more stations in Calderdale
A report to a Calderdale council scrutiny board has called for more stations in Calderdale such as Hipperholme. Click here for the article
Continue readingDLR style services proposed for Heathrow links
A proposal to create a driverless light rail system between Staines and Heathrow Airport has joined the list of proposals put forward to the DfT since the Transport Secretary made
Continue readingIsle of Wight Council calls for Newport extension
The leader of Isle of Wight Council has called for the government to investigate an extension of the railway network to Newport. Click here for the article
Continue readingCouncil meeting calls for Rugby Parkway
A meeting of Warwickshire County Council has backed a motion and amendment calling for the delivery of Rugby Parkway. The proposed station would be built to the south of Rugby
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