Railfuture Inf & Net

Railfuture Infrastructure & Networks Group - Campaigning for a bigger and better railway in Britain.

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[Railfuture D&C @RailfutureDC]

On this date, in 1855, the railway first reached Bideford (image of first train approaching original Cross Parks station). Only 110 years later, scheduled passenger services were withdrawn. Their return is being championed now by the Northern Devon Railway Development Alliance.

[South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority @SouthYorksMCA]

Progress on track - Magna Tram Train station!

Lift shafts and the passenger bridge are now in place. Opening early 2026, the new station will help people get to work, school, and leisure more easily – and support regeneration in Rotherham.

Learn more at: https://t.co/JCCaFE7zTp

#TramTrain #SouthYorkshire #MagnaStation #ConnectingCommunities

[Northumberland County Council @N_landCouncil]

At the official opening of Blyth Bebside Station this week we heard from our Deputy Leader Richard Wearmouth and also caught up with Rail Historian and TV presenter @MrTimDunn, who described the project as 'phenomenal'!

[Railfuture Inf & Net @RailfutureNetws]

Dear diary: https://t.co/4nr8kgsRXJ

[Railfuture D&C @RailfutureDC]

Sunday 17th August: Gala Day at Bideford Railway Heritage Centre https://t.co/QPOZU120tv - cab rides 11am-3pm - and the Railfuture-instigated Northern Devon Railway Development Alliance will have a campaign stall there. Chat with us then, see more here: https://t.co/XF93VVSR7Z

[Railfuture D&C @RailfutureDC]

New 15-year Local Transport Plan welcomed by rail alliance.
Regional branch Chair: "This is a vital point of reference for all those campaigning for sustainable transport improvements."
Alliance Convener: "This completes the twin building blocks of regional transport planning."

[Railfuture London&SE @RailfutureLSE]

On this date, a decade ago, the link in central Hackney between orbital and radial routes was restored for passenger use.
The previous link had been demolished not long after the orbital route (Broad Street-Poplar, via Dalston Junction and Victoria Park) had closed in May 1944.

[Railfuture D&C @RailfutureDC]

Welcome news and although "smaller accessibility projects" were included https://t.co/IhCGJ9hONZ they were repeated from May: https://t.co/dxLTmwSYaV with five of the 50 in the government's South West region: Bodmin Parkway, Castle Cary, Dorchester South, Stroud, Yeovil Junction.

[Railfuture Inf & Net @RailfutureNetws]

"At its launch the Infrastructure Pipeline will represent a post-Spending Review 2025 snapshot, providing information on committed projects in government’s capital portfolio" says @hmtreasury 10-year Infrastructure Strategy (para. 1.31).

[Railfuture Inf & Net @RailfutureNetws]

"Launching July 2025, the Infrastructure Pipeline’s interactive portal will describe projects & programmes will deliver this strategy, allowing businesses to see types of opportunities available up to 10 years ahead." Says @hmtreasury 10-year Infrastructure Strategy (para. 1.29).

[Railfuture Inf & Net @RailfutureNetws]

"Launching July 2025, the Infrastructure Pipeline’s interactive portal will describe projects & programmes will deliver this strategy, allowing businesses to see types of opportunities available up to 10 years ahead." Says @hmtreasury 10-year Infrastructure Strategy (para. 1.29).

[Railfuture Inf & Net @RailfutureNetws]

"Continue to address the over-emphasis on benefit-cost ratios (BCRs) in government appraisal, including by banning the use of arbitrary BCR thresholds as a simple means of determining if something should be funded." Says @hmtreasury 10-year Infrastructure Strategy (para. 1.13).

[Railfuture D&C @RailfutureDC]

On this date, in 1872, Bideford saw its 2nd station opening (the 1st in 1855). There can soon be a third, on this site, with support from the community, their elected representatives at all levels, and their officials, and the rail industry. See https://t.co/XF93VVToXx and diary.

[Railfuture London&SE @RailfutureLSE]

East Sussex County Council just announced public consultations on draft Rail and Freight Strategies 2025-50: https://t.co/KUWoEcZybg
Until Monday 30 June. Our approach? First, 'answer the exam questions'! See the previews of the two consultations' questions - some are 'open'.

[Railfuture London&SE @RailfutureLSE]

On this date, now 15 years back.
Viaduct of dreams: re-build it for those who are already there, and they will come - in droves.
In 2023-24, Dalston Junction station was ranked 86th-busiest in Britain!
In 2023-24, Shoreditch High Street station was the 55th-busiest in Britain!

[Railfuture Inf & Net @RailfutureNetws]

@TransportCttee @Heidi_Labour See https://t.co/AM8Opbr4D6 as well as https://t.co/gHHHvu1Jqv

[Railfuture D&C @RailfutureDC]

More, much more, here: https://t.co/VxCi0yde3U

[Railfuture London&SE @RailfutureLSE]

and for those wishing to visit us but couldn't, for our Hoo Peninsula Railway campaign see our response to Medway's latest consultation: https://t.co/kpdLPz6LiD and for our @Uckfield_Lewes campaign see our response to Lewes District's latest consultation: https://t.co/jyGGkOfAEL

[Railfuture Inf & Net @RailfutureNetws]

That's actually one going up and seven more still to come!

[Railfuture D&C @RailfutureDC]

I down, seven more to go!

[Railfuture D&C @RailfutureDC]

A transport project funded not, as might have been expected, by DfT but by the former DLUHC (now MHCLG). Devon does delivery. Mid-Cornwall Metro likewise DLUHC/MHCLG-funded, both projects demonstrating integration of transport across government, not just across modes.

[Railfuture D&C @RailfutureDC]

"Making the North Devon line a 21st-century railway" says our press release published ahead of the second annual Convention of the two dozen-strong Alliance, in Barnstaple on Friday 7th. See https://t.co/uJfjGPGbb8

[Railfuture Inf & Net @RailfutureNetws]

"Build it ... for those who are already there!"

[Northumberland County Council @N_landCouncil]

The latest station to be completed on the #Northumberland Line is set to open mid March.
Newsham Station in #Blyth will remove its barriers and accept passengers in the coming weeks - with the exact date confirmed nearer the time.
More info >> https://t.co/AduhvXVNod