12.12.13
£5m funding for Kenilworth station
A new station at Kenilworth has been approved, the DfT has announced.
Under the New Stations Fund, the government will provide £5m funding towards the £11.3m cost. The station will help to improve connectivity across the West Midlands, with local services to begin running between Coventry, Kenilworth and Leamington Spa in December 2016.
Transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin said: “The Government recognises the importance of strong transport links for local communities and the economy. That is why we have been working hard to make sure Kenilworth station becomes a reality.
“This will provide real benefits both to passengers and to local businesses, providing improved connectivity across the West Midlands and to London, and helping create jobs.
“This is further proof of the Government’s determination to transform the network through our record levels of investment.”
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