New Station calendar

[REVUpminster]

Edginswell Station, Torquay comes before the planning committee 13 November 2pm.

https://www.torbay.gov.uk/DemocraticServices/documents/g24843/Public%20reports%20pack%20Monday%2013-Nov-2023%2014.00%20Planning%20Committee.pdf?T=10

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

Edginswell Station, Torquay comes before the planning committee 13 November 2pm.

https://www.torbay.gov.uk/DemocraticServices/documents/g24843/Public%20reports%20pack%20Monday%2013-Nov-2023%2014.00%20Planning%20Committee.pdf?T=10

I wonder how many aspirational railway stations fall at that particular hurdle?

 

[REVUpminster]

I wonder how many aspirational railway stations fall at that particular hurdle?

The plans passed in 2016 with ramps but now has lifts which is an improvement with less infrastructure so it should go through after a lot of debate about car parking which isn't included in this application. The council after all the grants they received in the last few years for the station say they are £10m short. You will be able to watch on Torbay's website you tube channel.

2016 above
2023 below

 

[Snow1964]

Not sure if this should be included in new station thread, but a reconfiguration of Skipton has been given go ahead

A £7.8 million reconfiguration of Skipton Railway Station has finally been given the go-ahead with a proviso that disruption to businesses and residents through night-time working be kept to a minimum.

The Skipton and Ripon Area Constituency planning committee had earlier met on October 23 to determine the plans for the ‘Skipton Gateway’ project, but voted for a deferment when a late amendment threw a spanner in the works over working hours.

Northern, which manages the station, said no work could take place on the huge scheme during the day and requested construction hours be between 6pm and 3am Monday to Friday and from 8am to1am on Saturdays. No working at all on Sundays and bank holidays.

Multi-million pound 'Skipton Gateway' rail station plan passed

A £7.8 million reconfiguration of Skipton Railway Station has finally been given the go-ahead with a proviso that disruption to businesses and…

www.cravenherald.co.uk

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

Not sure if this should be included in new station thread, but a reconfiguration of Skipton has been given go ahead

Multi-million pound 'Skipton Gateway' rail station plan passed

A £7.8 million reconfiguration of Skipton Railway Station has finally been given the go-ahead with a proviso that disruption to businesses and…

www.cravenherald.co.uk

Would this only be included on the thread if the station site were also to be moved to a new station site?

 

[Train Maniac]

Not sure if this should be included in new station thread, but a reconfiguration of Skipton has been given go ahead

Multi-million pound 'Skipton Gateway' rail station plan passed

A £7.8 million reconfiguration of Skipton Railway Station has finally been given the go-ahead with a proviso that disruption to businesses and…

www.cravenherald.co.uk

A refresh of the station forecourt hardly counts as a new station....

 

[Edvid]

The implied opening date for Brent Cross West - 10 December 2023 - is now official.

Barnet Council has today (Friday 10 November) announced that London’s newest main line station, Brent Cross West, will be open from Sunday 10 December 2023.

The huge 7,000 square metre, four platform Brent Cross West station in North London will sit between Cricklewood and Hendon stations on the Midland Main Line.

Thameslink trains will connect central London to Brent Cross in as little as 12 minutes, with up to eight trains an hour at peak times. There will be direct connections to Luton Airport as well connecting to Elizabeth Line services via Farringdon station.

The station will also connect the areas of Brent and Barnet via a new overbridge, which will be free to access 24/7. A150-year landmark, the overbridge will provide the first pedestrian access across this stretch of the Midland Main Line since it was first built in the 19th century.

 

[Baxenden Bank]

The implied opening date for Brent Cross West - 10 December 2023 - is now official.

Thank you. Table at #1 updated.

I really ought to move Crwys Road, but where to put it! There is a single online reference (a news blog) to 2024 but nothing official.

 

[REVUpminster]

Planning passed Edginswell station today with one abstention. Unusually proposed by the Planning Committee chairwoman and seconded by the previous chairman. Now the money????

 

[Baxenden Bank]

Planning passed Edginswell station today with one abstention. Unusually proposed by the Planning Committee chairwoman and seconded by the previous chairman. Now the money????

Good news, thanks.

I found 20p* stood at the bus stop earlier, will that help?

*You don't get that with tap 'n' go, contactless, Google Wallet etc.

 

[REVUpminster]

Good news, thanks.

I found 20p* stood at the bus stop earlier, will that help?

*You don't get that with tap 'n' go, contactless, Google Wallet etc.

On top of the £13m the council had stashed away for the station, your 20p only needs another £9,999,999.80p they say the costs have risen.

 

[Edvid]

East Linton is set to open on 13 December.

Date announced for opening of new station at East Linton

Network Rail has completed the construction of East Linton station.

www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk

Friday 17 Nov 2023

Date announced for opening of new station at East Linton​

Region & Route: Scotland’s Railway: Scotland
Network Rail has completed the construction of East Linton station.

The new £15m facility is undergoing the final stages of testing and commissioning – with rail services set to call from Wednesday, 13 December 2023.

Sitting on the East Coast Main Line, the new station has two platforms, 114 car parking spaces, including blue badge priority parking, and 18 electric vehicle charging points.

It’s fully accessible with lifts and a new footbridge connecting both platforms, with access for pedestrians and cyclists.

Commuters will be able to connect into Edinburgh Waverley, with direct access to the East Coast Main Line also available for services to Dunbar and Newcastle.

Completion of work on the new station represents the delivery of a significant investment by the Scottish Government that is expected to support economic growth in the area by enabling residents access to an expanded range of employment and leisure options.

Alex Hynes, Managing Director of Scotland’s Railway, said: “We are incredibly excited that the construction of East Linton station is now complete and, in a matter of a few weeks, passengers will be able to board a train at East Linton for the first time in 59 years.

“The project team has worked hard to deliver this new station, which will expand the rail network and connect Scotland’s Railway to new communities.”

Fiona Hyslop, Transport Minister, said: “It is fantastic news that, in less than a month, rail services will call at East Linton station for the first time in almost six decades.

“This is clear evidence of this Scottish Government’s commitment to investing in rail, as well as encouraging modal shift from car to public transport as we seek to build a greener future as part of our ambitious Net Zero targets.”

Huw Jones, Executive Director, BAM said: “It’s great to once again be playing our part in restoring rail services to a small town which has been denied them for many decades. East Linton is in a popular location with a growing population, so this station will offer residents old and new a more sustainable, cleaner travel option.

“BAM has a proud history of restoring rail connections and delivering new stations in Scotland and we’re very proud to have done so successfully once again in East Linton.

“Thank you to our team for their incredible efforts and the local residents for their patience and consideration throughout construction.”

Passenger services at East Linton will be provided by ScotRail between Edinburgh and Dunbar and TransPennine Express between Edinburgh, Reston and Newcastle, offering wider connections to the railway network.

East Lothian Council Leader, Norman Hampshire, said: “The completion of East Linton Station is a very exciting milestone for the local community. Having invested in the project, East Lothian Council believes the new station will deliver significant benefits to the local area.

“People living and working in the area are eagerly anticipating the return of passenger services to East Linton after so long. The sight of the first service to call at the station will undoubtedly be a memorable and special occasion.

“With East Lothian being one of Scotland’s fastest growing areas, the new station will enhance public transport connections as well as benefiting the economy.”

Notes to Editors​

The new station at East Linton includes:

• Two new 158m long, 4m wide station platforms and associated furniture (waiting shelters, seating and ticket machines).
• A new footbridge crosses the railway, incorporating lift shafts and stairs on either side.
• Lighting columns throughout the site and associated infrastructure/ equipment including CCTV.
• Car park, bus stop with shelter and a drop-off space.
• 114 parking spaces including blue badge priority parking and 18 electric vehicle charging points. We have built in capacity to add further electric vehicle charging points when required.
• Cycle storage facilities.

 

[Baxenden Bank]

East Linton is set to open on 13 December.

Date announced for opening of new station at East Linton

Network Rail has completed the construction of East Linton station.

www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk

Thanks, table at #1 updated.

Crwys Road moved into the 'other proposals' part of the table.

 

[REVUpminster]

Okehampton Parkway planned to open 2025. Preparetory work has been going on. Have the money.

https://dartmoorline.com/west-devon-transport-hub/ plus an Autumn update on the project here https://dartmoorline.com/2023/11/autumn-update-west-devon-transport-hub/

 

[Train Maniac]

Okehampton Parkway planned to open 2025. Preparetory work has been going on. Have the money.

https://dartmoorline.com/west-devon-transport-hub/ plus an Autumn update on the project here https://dartmoorline.com/2023/11/autumn-update-west-devon-transport-hub/
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Ahhhhh interesting! Do we think this will be more popular with okehampton residents?

 

[The exile]

Ahhhhh interesting! Do we think this will be more popular with okehampton residents?

Presumably more suited as a railhead station for northwest Devon tgat the town station.

 

[Baxenden Bank]

Barrhead South will now be Balgray, see the thread linked from #1 for a news update.

 

[REVUpminster]

Ahhhhh interesting! Do we think this will be more popular with okehampton residents?

With 200 car parking spaces it will be popular for residents with cars. Buses will also call there. Okehampton does have a cafe in it's favour.

 

[weeklycommuter]

BBC reporting today that timetable study is happening for Chard

Chard Parkway Station plans progress after study agreed

National Rail says a timetable study will reveal if the station would cause delays or disruption.

www.bbc.co.uk

Surely this will require double tracking at least some of the single track sections of the Salisbury to Exeter railway. This double tracking should be done anyway as this is a very important railway for travelling to Devon and Cornwall so I hope the new station and the double tracking both go ahead.

 

[zwk500]

Surely this will require double tracking at least some of the single track sections of the Salisbury to Exeter railway. This double tracking should be done anyway as this is a very important railway for travelling to Devon and Cornwall so I hope the new station and the double tracking both go ahead.

These questions are exactly what the study will be trying to answer!

 

[Snow1964]

The BBC has produced a summary of all the proposed stations and their status for Somerset

Plans for new rail stations and a wider range of services in Somerset are moving closer to becoming a reality.
Chard Parkway, Wellington, Somerton, Langport, and The Gravity site near Bridgwater are looking to have railway stations in a few years.

Many of the county's stations were closed due to the Beeching cuts of the mid-1960s.
Somerset Councillor Andrea Davis said "Better, more integrated" services were "vital" to the south west.

Councillors said there was cause for optimism in 2024, as funding and planning for several new railway stations began to appear more secure:

• Wellington: The restoration project is expected to cost £15m and will be delivered by Network Rail, which is now leading the project.
• Chard Parkway: Councillor Connor Payne secured £23,000 from local residents and businesses to fund an outline business case, which was submitted to the Department for Transport (DfT) in the autumn.
• Somerton and Langport: The strategic outline business case remains under consideration by the DFT.
• The Gravity Site: Efforts to deliver a new rail link to the site - which were originally priced at £50m - remain at a standstill until the potential occupier has signed on the dotted line.

Other improvements were also being explored which could provide Somerset with better rail services - including links to neighbouring settlements in Devon.

Plans for more Somerset stations move closer to reality

Plans to build four more stations and better railway services in Somerset are being reviewed.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Ashley Hill]

I can see a case for either Langport or Somerton but not both as neither being particularly large. Also could the line cope with the extra stops without providing additional signals to shorten the sections?
The Gravity looks a fair walk from the railway to be much use.
Chard Parkway is a positive move. Two platforms and plenty of land available for parking if the former milk factory site can be acquired.

 

[WesternBiker]

I can see a case for either Langport or Somerton but not both as neither being particularly large. Also could the line cope with the extra stops without providing additional signals to shorten the sections?
The Gravity looks a fair walk from the railway to be much use.
Chard Parkway is a positive move. Two platforms and plenty of land available for parking if the former milk factory site can be acquired.

I was under the impression the proposal for Somerton and Langport was for a single station to serve both communities?

 

[Ashley Hill]

I was under the impression the proposal for Somerton and Langport was for a single station to serve both communities?

So I see. In the OP they look separate but on looking at the BBC site they are joint.

 

[CyrusWuff]

A bit late to the party, but it looks like the new Winslow station may take the same CRS code as the old one, namely WNO.

Certainly TRUST accepts WNO for it, though doesn't come up with any trains yet, for obvious reasons!

 

[SargeNpton]

A bit late to the party, but it looks like the new Winslow station may take the same CRS code as the old one, namely WNO.

Certainly TRUST accepts WNO for it, though doesn't come up with any trains yet, for obvious reasons!

As CRS codes were only invented in the early 1980s, the previous Winslow station couldn't possibly have had one.

 

[Baxenden Bank]

The Gravity looks a fair walk from the railway to be much use.

The branch line serving the site was on the western edge, here:

51°10'33.0"N 2°57'54.8"W​

If the line were moved into the centre of the redevelopment site, as part of the large scale redevelopment proposed, that would perhaps attract more use.

 

[Ashley Hill]

The branch line serving the site was on the western edge, here:

51°10'33.0"N 2°57'54.8"W​

If the line were moved into the centre of the redevelopment site, as part of the large scale redevelopment proposed, that would perhaps attract more use.

Reopening the Puriton line was part of the proposal for the battery factory on the former MOD site.

 

[CyrusWuff]

As CRS codes were only invented in the early 1980s, the previous Winslow station couldn't possibly have had one.

My mistake. I assumed it had been allocated whilst the Chiltern Shopper specials to Milton Keynes were running in the 80s, and appear to have called there.

 

[SargeNpton]

My mistake. I assumed it had been allocated whilst the Chiltern Shopper specials to Milton Keynes were running in the 80s, and appear to have called there.

Winslow station closed to passengers in 1968. When I passed through it on a charter in the early 1980s the platforms were in no fit state to allow boarding. If those Chiltern Shoppers used it there would have been a substantial cost in making the infrastructure fit for purpose.