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
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Crossrail 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
Continue readingTalgo factory could pave way to Levenmouth rail link
A new train manufacturing factory on the site of Longannet power station could lead to the restoration of passenger services on the railway line between Dunfermline and Alloa. Click here
Continue readingBudget announces £20m for East West Rail
In the 2018 budget, the government announced that £20m would be allocated towards East West Rail for the development of the plan for the central section. It was amongst a
Continue readingLight rail proposal for Portishead
The West of England mayor has discussed plans to develop the rail network in the region with the Transport Secretary. The plans include reopening the railway station serving Henbury and
Continue readingTransport Secretary visits enabling works on East West Rail
The Transport Secretary visited Bicester to view the enabling works on phase 2 of the western section of East West Rail. The completion of the works in September 2019 will
Continue readingMSP backs Cumnock and Mauchline
An MSP has backed the campaign to restore Cumnock and Mauchline railway station. Click here for the article
Continue readingFreight could be key to reopening Levenmouth line
A freight hub on the Levenmouth line could boost the business case for reopening the railway line. Click here for the article
Continue readingSheffield transport plan reveals aspirations
Sheffield City Region has submitted a transport plan with a number of proposals for new stations and tram lines. Click here for the article
Continue readingWestminster meeting brings SELRAP stakeholders together
A meeting involving politicians, Department for Transport, Network Rail, Transport for the North and key stakeholders has been held to discuss the reopening of the railway line between Skipton and
Continue readingMP proposes Anfield station to resolve concerns
An MP has suggested that the construction of a railway station serving Anfield could help resolve many of the concerns that local residents have with regards to plans to increase
Continue readingMP holds talks on Canterbury Parkway proposals
An MP has held talks with Network Rail to discuss proposals for a Canterbury Parkway railway station. It would be located where the two railway lines serving Canterbury meet. Click
Continue readingPaper petition launched for Fleetwood campaign
Paper petitions have been placed around the town of Fleetwood for people who wish to show their support for restoring the railway line to Fleetwood. Click here for the article
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