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InTheNews: The latest rail news on Wednesday, 26th July 2023
The construction of three stations for a new Northumberland rail line is set to begin.
An article on the BBC website says Northumberland County Council said contracts had been exchanged for work to start on Bedlington, Blyth Bebside and Seaton Delaval Stations.
The project is described as a “key milestone” to restore passenger services lost in the 1960s.
It is planned to run a half-hourly passenger service along the 18-mile (29km) lines.
The £5 million project to improve accessibility for passengers at Port Glasgow station has reached a major milestone as a ramp at the Princes Street entrance is now complete.
Along with principal contractor STORY, Network Rail began work to create step-free access at the station in February.
It has been funded by the Access for All (AfA) scheme, with contributions from Inverclyde Council, and is designed to make it easier for people with impaired mobility or those travelling with luggage, children, or bicycles to access the platforms.
Politicians and business leaders have met to discuss a multi-million pound bid to improve railway services between Nottingham and Lincoln.
An article on the BBC website says transport body Midlands Connect has submitted a plan to ministers calling for £18 million to improve journey times.
If approved, train speeds will increase from 50mph (80km/h) to over 75mph (120km/h) along the Castle Line.
A lucky Scarborough youngster was given a birthday to remember this week thanks to TransPennine Express.
Ernest Skelton, known as Ernie, enjoyed a VIP tour of a Class 68 locomotive and an exclusive ride in the driver’s cab to York as part of his special eighth birthday celebrations.
The youngster from Scarborough, North Yorkshire, has been fascinated with trains for as long as his parents Aggie and Paul can remember.
Photo credit: Network Rail
