Contractors have begun work at the site of East Linton railway station with the setting up of the access roads and site compound. They will then move on to marking
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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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Soham set for December opening
The completion of works over the August bank holiday have cleared the way for Soham station to open in December. The next few months will see the completion of works,
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New visuals released of Filton North
Network Rail and YTL Developments have shared pictures of the proposed railway station at Filton North, which will serve the housing and arena being developed on the site of the
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Soham opening date brought forward
Soham could rejoin the national railway network in 2021 following the release of a newsletter by Network Rail. The station has progressed well following the realignment of the track through
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Consultation opens into Magna Tram-Train stop
South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive have opened a consultation into a new Tram-Train stop serving Templeborough and the Magna Science Centre. It will include two platforms and a car park
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Levenmouth and Portishead donate old track to heritage projects
The Avon Valley Railway and Fife Heritage Railway have received donations of track from nearby railway projects as part of work to restore regular passenger services on them. The Fife
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Funding confirmed for Hairmyres station relocation
Network Rail have announced that funding has been awarded to develop a new transport interchange for Hairmyres, which will include moving the station 600yds west. Construction and opening is expected
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Track renewal marks first stage of Northumberland line restoration
Network Rail have completed the renewal of 600 yards of rail and component replacement in the first piece of physical work on site that will enable regular passenger trains between
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Ceremony marks transfer of Okehampton line ownership
Another ‘key’ milestone in reopening the Dartmoor Line has been reached with the completion of the purchase of the railway and Okehampton station. Network Rail’s acquisition of this ownership was
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Oxfordshire Rail Strategy backs new rail infrastructure
The Oxfordshire Rail Corridor Study has looked into how rail can support growth in jobs and housing in Oxfordshire. The study recommend restoring passenger trains on the Cowley branch line
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First materials arrive on site for Levenmouth project
A former railway yard has received 16,000 sleepers that will form part of the Levenmouth rail link. As well as reinstating 19 single track kilometres of railway, the Levenmouth project
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Network Rail keen to progress Inverness Airport station after planning approval
The Highland Council’s planning committee has unanimously approved proposals which will see a new railway station built at Inverness Airport. The plans for this station will see the construction of
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Network Rail seeks contractors to deliver Portishead
Network Rail has sought interest from interested parties to deliver the major elements of works required to enable the operation of a railway service between Bristol and Portishead. It includes
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Planning permission granted for Dalcross station
Highland Council have granted planning permission for a new railway station at Dalcross, providing a national rail connection for Inverness Airport. A two platform railway station will be built. Click
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