Proposals for a railway station serving Wellington have been well received when they were raised with the former Rail Minister Andrew Jones when they were raised by their constituency MP.
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Scottish Government funds next stage of work for Levenmouth line
The Scottish Government has confirmed that it will fund the detailed design work that will restore the railway serving Leven and Cameron Bridge. Source: Transport Scotland
Continue readingGovernment commits to progress West Wales Parkway plans
The government has committed to progress work on the proposed West Wales Parkway railway station in Felindre near Swansea. The station would be located near J46 of the M4 to
Continue readingPoliticians lobby new government about rail projects
MP’s and Lords have wasted no time in lobbying the new transport secretary Grant Shapps about proposed rail projects. Supporters of the Skipton-Colne line have already raised the profile of
Continue readingFresh calls for Arundel chord
Councillors at Arun District Council have made fresh calls for a section of railway line to be built that would enable direct trains between Worthing and Horsham. Click here for
Continue readingLiverpool stadium plans add to calls for Anfield station
Plans to expand Anfield football ground have added to calls for Anfield station to be reopened on the freight line near to the stadium. Click here for the article
Continue readingMP backs Meir campaign
The MP for Stoke South has called for people to back a campaign and sign a petition to restore the railway station at Meir. Click here for the article
Continue readingMSP backs Aberdeen stations study bid
An MSP is backing a Local Rail Development Fund bid for funding to investigate the feasibility for railway stations to the south of Aberdeen. Click here for the article
Continue readingMP calls for Henbury Loop and Lockleaze station
The Bristol North West MP has called for Bristol Council to consider the delivery of Henbury Loop instead of the approved Henbury Spur in a letter to the councils member
Continue readingBacking sought for Cranleigh campaign
The campaign group for restoring the railway line between Guildford and Horsham (via Cranleigh) is seeking the backing of local MPs. Click here for the article
Continue readingStakeholders feedback on East West Rail central section options
A number of stakeholders have contributed feedback with regards to the East West Rail central section between Bedford and Cambridge. Five options have been shared in the public domain. Concerns
Continue readingTransport Secretary offers Ashington line to Nexus
Chris Grayling has offered to pass control of the railway line between Heaton and Ashington to Nexus as part of proposals to restore the railway service between Newcastle and Ashington.
Continue readingShrewsbury Park and Ride proposed
The leader of Shropshire Council has proposed the opening of a park and ride station serving Shrewsbury. The station would be located near to the A5 bypass of Shrewsbury on
Continue readingConfidence that Robin Hood Line extension could be delivered
A local MP has expressed confidence that the railway line serving Ollerton and Edwinstowe could be reopened in the next five years. The new franchise for East Midlands Trains include
Continue readingGovernment plugs Portishead funding gap
The government has committed £31m towards the MetroWest project, which will enable the restoration of the railway line serving Portishead. Click here for the article
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