A motion calling for three new railways stations to be investigated has been passed by Rochdale Borough Council. The council will write to Transport for Greater Manchester and Rochdale Stations
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Call for studies into three railway stations in Leeds
Liberal Democrat councillors are set to table an amendment to the 22/23 Leeds City Council budget for studies into railway stations at Marsh Lane, Woodside Quarry and Methley. Marsh Lane
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Wisbech could go to public consultation this year
A public consultation into restoring the railway line serving Wisbech could be held this year according to an update to a scrutiny committee. The project faces two major challenges. The
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Councillors to review Elland land purchase plan
Councillors are expected to approve proposals to purchase the land required to deliver a railway station at Elland, including the powers for Compulsory Purchase if required. Click here for the
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Campaigners meet to restore Bideford rail connection
A meeting of campaigners who are seeking to restore the railway line to Bideford have heard from campaigners who have supported the successful Okehampton campaign. The line would extend nine
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Further work starts to support Cowley branch services
Network Rail has started work that will contribute towards the business case that will be used to restore regular passenger services on the Cowley railway line south of Oxford. Click
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Initial Crossrail services changed
The proposed services and timetable on the Elizabeth line when it launches will be more wide ranging than initially proposed. The full timetable will be achieved in two stages rather
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Concerns raised at East West Rail impact near St Neots
A council meeting has raised concerns about the structures required to cross land east of St Neots. Dependent on the alignment chosen, there could be two viaducts required to ensure
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Okehampton Parkway plans progress
Devon County Council have commissioned a Strategic Outline Business Case for a new railway station east of Okehampton. The line is currently being upgraded to enable a service from the
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Online event to discuss Rail for All report proposals in mid Scotland
Mark Ruskell MSP is set to host an event on Thursday evening to discuss the improvements that the report recommended for mid Scotland and Fife. The event will include the
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Councillors speak out over impact of East West Rail on Bedford
Councillors have raised concerns about the impact of freight trains on Bedford if East West Rail was routed through Bedford railway station, which is being lobbied for by some stakeholders.
Continue readingHull commuter station ruled out
A proposed railway station between Hull and Cottingham has been ruled out in a council report. The station would serve the Bricknell and Derringham areas of the city. Click here
Continue readingRecommendation made to seek more funding for Cullompton
Councillors at Mid Devon Council are being recommended to support further work to explore more funding opportunities for Cullompton railway station. The project to restore Cullompton and Wellington railway stations
Continue readingReport outlines progress on Bristol railway proposals
A report presented to the West of England Combined Authority Joint Committee has provided updates on proposals to enhance the rail network around Bristol. It has identified the timeline of
Continue readingLancashire rail study backs new railway stations and Merseyrail extension
A study into the rail corridors of west and central Lancashire have identified three opportunities to develop the rail network that should be taken forward for further development. The report
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