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£185m project brings five long closed rail stations in West Midlands back into operation

Five new rail stations in the West Midlands that had been closed for decades are soon to re-open in a £185m project, which has been supported by £126m in Government funding. On the Black Country line, the new Willenhall and Darlaston Stations, which... continue

2 Apr 2026Local Transport Today News

New Elland station gets £70m WYCA go ahead

More than £71m of funding has been approved to build a new railway station and surrounding access at Elland in West Yorkshire. The long-awaited station will be added to the Calder Valley line. It was originally set to open this year, but the plans have been hit by delays. Last week West... continue

2 Apr 2026Local Transport Today News

Thanet Parkway abstracting significantly fewer passengers than forecast

Thanet Parkway, the HS1-served station in Kent is generating significantly more new trips than forecast and abstracting fewer from other stations, new statistics provided by train operator Southeastern show. When LTT932 reported in February on rapid growth at Thanet Parkway, Southeastern was unable... continue

2 Apr 2026Local Transport Today News

Seven sites picked to go ahead as New Town programme developments
Peter Stonham

The government has narrowed its new towns shortlist to seven confirmed locations aiming to deliver up to 200,000 new homes, on which consultation will now take place. A year-long review by the New Towns Taskforce, initially proposed 12 sites. Those selected are at Leeds, Manchester, Enfield,... continue

2 Apr 2026Local Transport Today News

Catapult working with South Yorkshire MCA on innovation growth locations

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority and the Connected Places Catapult are to collaborate to target innovation-led growth by promoting opportunities for technology testbeds at strategic locations in the region with a focus on the transport and construction industries. A memorandum of... continue

2 Apr 2026Local Transport Today News

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