Network Rail is shortly to begin the first phase of works to reconnect Leven to the railway network. Engineers will be clearing vegetation to enable survey work that will inform
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Network Rail announces survey work on Longannet line
Network Rail has announced that it is commencing work on site and geological investigations to understand the work required to upgrade and electrify the railway line between Alloa and Longannet.
Continue readingSoham station contract awarded
Network Rail has awarded the contract to build Soham railway station to J Murphy and Sons Ltd. The enabling works are expected to begin this autumn with the main construction
Continue readingFawley Explorer investigates restoration of passenger services on Waterside line
South Western Railway has operated a special train today (Tuesday 28 July) to investigate the potential reopening of the Fawley branch line. The line was one of the ten successful
Continue readingFunding allocated to Kirkby Headbolt Lane to progress design work
Network Rail has been allocated £3.3m to enable the next stage of design work to be completed for Kirkby Headbolt Lane. The station would be located north east of Kirkby
Continue readingEngland’s Heartland passenger rail study identifies ten opportunities
The phase one passenger rail study into the England’s Economic Heartland area has been shared ahead of further work and a consultation into the regions transport strategy. It has identified
Continue readingPreferred location for Cambridge South selected
Network Rail has confirmed the location of Cambridge South railway station following a public consultation in early 2020. The northern option has been chosen. A second round of public consultation
Continue readingLevenmouth railway line set to be completed in 2023
Leven and Cameron Bridge could be reconnected back to the national rail network in 2023 according to Network Rails latest briefing to local MSPs. Network Rail confirmed that construction would
Continue readingNetwork Rail submits planning application for Soham
Proposals for a new railway station in Soham have taken a step forward with the submission of an application to East Cambridgeshire District Council for permission to build the station.
Continue readingInverness Airport planning permission renewed
Planning permission for a railway station serving Inverness Airport on the Aberdeen to Inverness railway line has been renewed at a planning meeting held last week. The plans for the
Continue readingSwindon Council discusses second station
Swindon Council have discussed opportunities with Network Rail to create a second railway station serving Swindon. Potential locations for the station have not been placed in the public domain. Click
Continue readingReston screening opinion application lodged
Network Rail have lodged a request for screening opinion with the Scottish Borders Council for a railway station at Reston, which could lead to a full planning application. Source: BBC
Continue readingEWR Phase 2 approved
Network Rail are set to begin work on phase 2 of East West Rail after the Secretary of State for Transport approved the Transport and Works Act order application. Once
Continue readingCambridge South consultation starts next week
Network Rail has reminded members of the public that the consultation for a railway station south of Cambridge starts next week. The public will be invited to attend consultation events
Continue readingDevelopment work begun on Levenmouth line
Network Rail has begun development work on the Levenmouth line following the funding announcement in August. It is currently looking at the most appropriate scheme to reopen the line. Click
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