A Parish Council is optimistic that a railway station at Pontrilas is a realistic proposition following engagement with representatives of the Department for Transport. The proposed station would be located
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MP raises Aylesbury spur for East West Rail in parliament
The MP for Aylesbury has raised the case for the Aylesbury spur of East West Rail in parliament. The link would enable trains to travel north out of Aylesbury towards
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Rail Minister backs rail projects on visit to the North East
Chris Heaton-Harris has expressed interest and support in several proposals across the north east of England, which appear to have had bids submitted to the Restoring Your Railway – Ideas
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Rail Minister pledges that Blyth Bebside will be delivered
The Rail Minister Chris Heaton-Harris has pledged that the Northumberland line between Newcastle and Ashington will be delivered with six railway stations including Blyth Bebside, which was previously highlighted as
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Bradford NPR station location announced
The leader of Bradford Council has announced that the location of the railway station for Bradford if Northern Powerhouse Rail was routed through the city would be the St James
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Budget supports several railway schemes
Several proposed railway schemes have been mentioned in the Budget today (Wednesday 3 March). £40m to support regular services between Exeter and Okehampton subject to final approval of contracts and
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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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Government confirms funding contribution to West Midlands stations
Five railway stations are set to open in the West Midlands following confirmation that the government would allocate £59m towards them. Three stations on the Camp Hill line (Moseley, Kings
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Timetable changes could scupper Golborne plans
Proposals to relieve pressure on the Manchester Oxford Road corridor could create issues with regards to the services that serve the proposed railway station at Golborne. The services between Manchester
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Restoring your Railway fund bid made for Gilsland
A bid has been made to the third round of the Restoring your Railway Ideas fund for Gilsland railway station. The proposal is located on the Tyne Valley railway line
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MP gains backing of rail operator for new South Yorkshire Joint Railway bid
The MP for the Rother Valley has gained the endorsement of Northern Railway for a revised bid to the third round of the Restoring Your Railway fund for a service
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MP calls for East West Rail Aylesbury spur to be approved
Welcoming the recent announcement regarding funding for East West Rail, the MP for Aylesbury Rob Butler has emphasised the importance of the spur to Aylesbury, which was not included in
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Council leader raises concerns about Long Stratton proposals
The leader of South Norfolk council has raised concerns that a new station at Long Stratton is a pipe dream without Network Rail on board. Railfuture have shared a report
Continue readingMP fears Leamside station will not be included in plans
An MP has raised concerns that a station at Fence Houses may not be delivered under an option being considered to restore the Leamside line. Click here for the article
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MP disappointed at failed Corsham bid
The MP for Chippenham has expressed disappointment that the bid to restore Corsham railway station was not successful in round 2 of the Restoring Your Railway Ideas Fund. Click here
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