Additional funding secured for rail restoration schemes Rail lines

The UK government has pledged additional financial support for the Restoring Your Railway schemes across England, seeing a further nine receiving an...

Elliot Griffiths Tue, 06/21/2022 - 12:17
Abertillery railway restoration in doubt over government funding Transport for Wales train in Cardiff

Efforts to restore a railway link to Abertillery have been put in doubt after running into difficulties securing the necessary government funding.

... Matt Roberts Fri, 01/28/2022 - 09:06
Regular services return to Dartmoor Line Train on the Dartmoor Line

Regular train services have returned to the Dartmoor Line between Exeter and Okehampton for the first time in almost 50 years.

The first passenger...

Connor Fairhurst Mon, 11/22/2021 - 13:08
Rossendale Council successfully bid for restoration of Manchester rail link Train passes through countryside

The restoration of rail services between Rawtenstall, Bury and Manchester has been approved by the Government under the ‘Restoring Your Railways’ fund...

Connor Fairhurst Thu, 11/04/2021 - 12:28
Government to restore services to the Dartmoor Line Dartmoor Line train at a station

For the first time in nearly 50 years, regular passenger services will resume on the Dartmoor Line, connecting Okehampton to Exeter.

Services are...

Matt Roberts Tue, 10/12/2021 - 11:34
Network Rail completes key step to reopen Northumberland line Train crossing a bridge in Newcastle

Network Rail has completed work to renew a section of track in Newsham, as part of a project to reopen the Northumberland line and transform services...

Matt Roberts Tue, 06/29/2021 - 10:49
Feasibility study completed for Fylde coast rail link Aerial image of Fleetwood

Lancashire County Council has completed its initial feasibility study into the reopening of a coastal rail link between Fleetwood and Poulton-le-Fylde...

Matt Roberts Tue, 06/01/2021 - 12:26
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RTM Issue 149

A very light revolution: How Coventry is changing the game in connectivity

Focusing on the latest developments, innovations, and policy impacts in the UK rail industry, with a particular emphasis on sustainability, infrastructure upgrades, and future technological advancements.

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