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Restoring Your Railway Update

20 June 2022

Proposing MP
Wendy Morton Con
Aldridge-Brownhills
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Transport
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

Further development funding for nine rail schemes under the Restoring Your Railway Fund is announced to reconnect communities across England and Wales.

Action Requested

The minister announces further funding for early-stage ideas and advanced proposals within the Restoring Your Railway Fund, which aims to restore closed rail lines and stations. This commitment supports over 45 schemes with a £500 million investment.

Key Facts

  • The £500 million Restoring Your Railway Fund is supporting over 45 schemes across England and Wales.
  • Services have been reintroduced to the Dartmoor Line between Okehampton and Exeter.
  • Nine rail schemes are receiving further funding: Barrow Hill, Ivanhoe, Meir, Haxby, Devizes, Ferryhill, Aldridge station upgrade, Fleetwood line reinstatement, and Mid Cornwall Metro scheme.
  • The projects aim to reconnect communities and contribute to levelling up efforts in previously cut-off areas.
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