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MP calls for reopening of railway extension
AN MP has launched a campaign to look at reopening a railway to link a rural community to a main line.
Tuesday, 23 February 2021
The Guardian
- Tunnel visions and the romance of the railways in Scotland | LettersReaders respond to an article by Ian Jack on proposals for a rail tunnel between Scotland and Northern Ireland and a long-lost railway lineIan Jack (A tunnel linking Scotland and Northern Ireland? Fantasy has replaced British modesty, 19 February) mentioned “a vast munitions dump on the seabed” on the route of the proposed rail tunnel between Scotland and Northern Ireland. The dump lies in the Beaufort Dyke, a deep trench in the North Channel. I reported its presence nearly 30 years ago for BBC News. The Ministry of Defence originally told me that it had dumped munitions there since the end of...
- Fifth HS2 protester leaves Euston tunnelLarch Maxey’s exit leaves four in tunnel, as judge grants possession order to HS2A fifth HS2 protester has voluntarily left the Euston tunnel, leaving four people still in occupation.The decision by Dr Larch Maxey came on the same day that a high court judge granted a possession order to HS2 for the site in London. Continue reading...
Birmingham Post
- Muted response to potential Manchester Airport rail link loss for South HumberChamber, LEP and pan-Humber place marketing board all tight-lipped ahead of March 10 consultation deadline
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- Multi-million pound plans to transform railway station at gateway to the DalesMULTI- million pound plans for the redevelopment of Skipton Railway Station have been thrown open to the public for comment.
Northern Echo
- MP calls for reopening of railway extensionAN MP has launched a campaign to look at reopening a railway to link a rural community to a main line.
Bucks Free Press
- HS2 slammed after dead shrew found inside rubbish-filled trap by angry residentHS2 have been accused of wildlife crimes after a dead shrew was discovered at one of their development sites by a concerned walker.
New Civil Engineer
- Costain Skanska JV finishes construction of Crossrails Paddington stationConstruction at Crossrails Paddington station is now sufficiently finished. Crossrail announced that work on the central London station has now reached its T-12 landmark.
- Crossrail urged to delay schedule to ease intense pressure on assurance workersJacobs has encouraged Crossrail bosses to push back the projects schedule to ease the intense pressure on assurance workers.
The Business Desk
- 82m railway station scheme remains on trackWork has begun to install the cladding at the redevelopment of Coventry Railway Station as the 82m project remains on track to be completed for UK City of Culture.
Transport Network
- New rapid COVID test to support key workersSiemens Healthineers has released the CLINITEST Rapid COVID-19 Antigen Test - a 15-minute nasal swab test to benefit at-need and on-site workers such as transport staff.
Other News Sources
- Downham Market GP calls for return of the Lynn to Norwich trainMore than 600 people have already signed a petition by a Downham GP calling for the train line between Lynn and Norwich to be reinstated.
- Oooo, look: A new Island Line train on the back of a lorry, making its way down hereImagine driving along on the motorway and suddenly spotting one of the new Island Line Class 484 trains in front of you.
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