Proposals to restore passenger trains on the Ivanhoe line will run to Derby and not Leicester as work on the case maximises the value that restoration will bring. Click here
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Wixams gathering momentum
An update to Bedford councillors has confirmed progress is being made on the proposed railway station at Wixams. Following discussions with the Department for Transport, Network Rail are taking forward
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Councillors seek progress on Winchburgh station
Councillors at West Lothian Council have agreed to write to Network Rail, the Scottish government and Winchburgh Developments Ltd to support progress on a railway station serving Winchburgh. The rapidly
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Barrhead South update shows progress
An update to East Renfrewshire Council shows that work is progressing on the proposed railway station at Barrhead South. The station will be located on the Glasgow to Neilston railway
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Report encourages light rail or tram-train for Wisbech
Network Rail has suggested that light rail or tram-train is a contender for restoring Wisbech to the rail network. They were commissioned to review the work completed so far and
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Councillors back three new stations near Rochdale
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
Continue reading 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
Continue reading 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
Continue reading 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
Continue reading 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
Continue reading 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
Continue reading 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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