The proposed tram train services between Sheffield and Rotherham appear to have been delayed until Summer 2018. A confirmed date for commencing passenger operation is expected by the end of
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Merseytravel welcomes New Stations Fund
Merseytravel have welcomed the announcement of the second round of the New Stations Fund, which will support the construction of railway stations in England and Wales. The most advanced project
Continue reading »Apperley Bridge is busier than forecast
Apperley Bridge railway station, which opened on 13th December 2015 has proven to be busier than the forecast expected. This update will be presented to the Bradford sub committee of the
Continue reading »Low Moor railway station update – April 2016
A substantial update has been provided into the progress being made with the construction of Low Moor railway station. This will be presented to the Bradford sub committee meeting of
Continue reading »Rotherham Parkgate study to be commissioned
South Yorkshire PTE are set to commission a £100,000 study into the business case for a railway station to serve Rotherham with the station likely to be built close to
Continue reading »Kirkstall Forge railway station update – March 2016
An update into the progress being made to deliver Kirkstall Forge railway station has been published as part of the papers provided to the Leeds district committee for their meeting
Continue reading »Tinsley Chord approved
The Tinsley Chord, which will provide the connection between the Sheffield Supertram network and the Network Rail lines serving Rotherham has been approved. The Department for Transport has signed off
Continue reading »Tram Train Plan Delayed
Plans to operate Tram Trains to Rotherham have been delayed due to issues with the design work of the infrastructure. Click here for the Story
Continue reading »Low Moor remains on course
A railway station at Low Moor remains on course to open next year with an offer for the last piece of land set to be accepted. Click here for the
Continue reading »New Stations proposed as part of Merseyside Rail Strategy
A number of new railway stations and pieces of infrastructure have been proposed as part of a Merseyside Rail Strategy. The Liverpool City Region Long Term Rail Strategy has recommended
Continue reading »Thirty New Station Sites being considered across Merseyside
Over thirty new sites are being considered as part of proposals to improve transport across Merseyside. Click here for the story A number of sites have been proposed across Merseyside and
Continue reading »Woodilee and Westerhill options backed by report
New stations at Woodilee and Westerhill could be beneficial according to a Multi-Modal STAG (Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance) Part 1 Appraisal of the Kirkintilloch/Lenzie – Bishopbriggs – Glasgow Corridor. The report
Continue reading »Apperley Bridge and Kirkstall Forge Funding agreed
The Department for Transport has signed off £9.5 million of government funding to deliver two railway stations at Apperley Bridge and Kirkstall Forge on the railway line between Leeds and
Continue reading »Robroyston Plans due in early 2015
initial designs for a railway station at Robroyston should be published during Spring 2015 following an update provided at a meeting at Strathclyde Partnership for Transport. Click here for the
Continue reading »Arthington and Horsforth Woodside proposals backed by MP
MP Greg Mulholland has called for proposals to reopen Arthington and Horsforth Woodside Railway Stations to be taken seriously by the West Yorkshire Integrated Transport Authority, who are undertaking a
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