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
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Transport 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
Continue readingGovernment backs Borders Railway extension study
In a letter from the Scottish Secretary, the government has confirmed that it backs a feasibility study into extending the Borders Railway. This follows the completion of a corridor study
Continue readingKintore opening date targeted for May 2020
The opening date for Kintore railway station is expected to be May 2020. Local politicians have expressed surprise because they were expecting the station to open in December 2019. Click
Continue readingCalls grow for Anfield station
Local leaders are calling for a proposed railway station at Anfield to be delivered. It will assist with concerns from local residents affected by match day and event traffic. Click
Continue readingLeicester team network proposed
Conservative party representatives have proposed a two phase tram network for Leicester. Click here for the article
Continue readingCommittee challenges Crossrail representatives
The Public Accounts Committee have questioned stakeholders involved in Crossrail. It was confirmed that Crossrail would not open in 2019. The information about opening dates set to be released in
Continue readingPublic information events mark another step to delivering Soham
Two public information events have enabled members of the public to review plans for a railway station at Soham. Timescales on the project have been accelerated with the current delivery
Continue readingOpposition coalition set up against Newhaven tram extension
A coalition of political parties and organisations have set up the Stop the Tram Extension Coalition to oppose proposals to extend Edinburgh Tram towards Newhaven. The decision to progress will
Continue readingCrossrail towards Ebbsfleet good for growth
The leader of Bexley Council has stated that the extension of Crossrail towards Ebbsfleet would be good for growth. The proposal was played down by TfL recently. Click here for
Continue readingConcerns about Glasgow Airport Rail Link aired in parliament
MSP’s have shared their concerns about the delivery of the Glasgow Airport Rail Link following the recent lack of progress. Stakeholders are currently working on options to mitigate the impact
Continue readingMarch to Wisbech GRIP study approved
The board of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority has approved a budget to deliver the GRIP 3B report into the March-Wisbech railway. The study will develop a business case
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