PRESS RELEASE - 27th October 2023 @ 19:00. SELRAP “Much Encouraged” by Minister’s Statement.
Jane Wood: SELRAP Media Officer. Contact jvwood@hotmail. SELRAP “Much Encouraged” by Minister’s Statement. SELRAP is much encouraged...
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Colne-Skipton rail link to boost whole north 'could be third in queue for government support'
Lancashire Live News, 13th September 2024 'Reopening would bring many benefits for the north and wider UK', meeting told The many...
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New Pendle and Clitheroe MP sets out priorities for seat
Lancashire Telegraph, 11th September Mr Hinder pledged to put rebuilding the NHS and public services, the cost of living, better public...
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MP's maiden speech calls for rail link restoration
BBC News, 7th September The new Pendle and Clitheroe MP, Jonathan Hinder, has used his maiden speech in Parliament to call for the...
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Reopen Colne Skipton rail line says Pendle & Clitheroe MP
Lancashire Telegraph. 6th September New Pendle and Clitheroe MP Jonathan Hinder has used his maiden speech in Parliament to call for the...
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SELRAP Meets Burnley MP
SELRAP Executive Members, Peter Bryson, Chris Oakley and Jane Wood, met with the Burnley MP, Oliver Ryan, on Thursday 29th August. Chris...
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Campaign to re-open 'forgotten' Lancashire-Yorkshire rail link takes step forward with update slated for next week
Lancashire Live, 5th September 'These areas in particular need transport investment' Campaigners wanting the new Labour government to...
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'Positive' meetings over re-opening of 12-mile Colne to Skipton rail link
Yorkshire Post, 6th September Campaigners wanting the new Labour government to help reopen a 12-mile rail link between Colne and Skipton,...
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STOP THE PRESS!
The Guest Speaker at the next Members' Meeting on Monday 9th September at 7pm in Colne Town Hall will be the Founder and former Chair of...
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UPDATE FOR MEMBERS
Here is the Letter from the New Membership Secretary: SKIPTON EAST LANCASHIRE RAIL ACTION PARTNERSHIP...
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SELRAP woos new MP supporters
News Article in Rail Magazine on 30th August 2024 reports: Campaigners trying to break the deadlock in their bid to reopen the 12-mile...
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SELRAP Meeting with Robbie Moore
Members of SELRAP held a successful and informative Meeting with Robbie Moore, MP for Keighley and Ilkley, in his Constituency Office on...
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Meeting with Bradford City Council, TfN and West Yorkshire Combined Authority
SELRAP convened a very successful Meeting with these Agencies including the the CEO of the East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce on...
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'New Rossendale railway or tram link deserves further study'
Lancashire Live news, 7th August 2024 The decision by new chancellor Rachel Reeves to cancel the scheme has been branded a 'betrayal'...
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What Does the Labour Government Mean for UK Rail?
You might want to listen to this Rail Technology Magazine Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5GeaxgtfzaOG9NUPn6emjm?si=WEnUlXEASE...
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Email contact for Membership Inquiries
If Supporters and Members want to join SELRAP, renew their Membership, have any queries. please contact Derek Jennings on...
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DfT projects review commissioned and Restoring Your Railway Fund scrapped
Rail Business UK, 31 July 2024 UK: Secretary of State for Transport Louise Haigh has commissioned an internal review of the Department...
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Skipton and Colne 'more likely than ever' to get 'missing rail link'
Telegraph and Argus, 26th July 2024 LOCATED just 12 miles apart on opposite sides of the Lancashire-Yorkshire border, two traditional...
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Forgotten Lancashire to Yorkshire rail line 'must be re-opened' under new Labour government
Lancashire News, 25th July 2024 Re-opening the Colne to Skipton railway link to enable new fast train services between east Lancashire,...
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David Skaith issues demands before rail operators in York
York Express, 26th July 2024 The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has told rail bosses it is essential residents are connected by rail...
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How Will the New Reopening of the Colne to Skipton Railway Link Impact Travel in East Lancashire?
Railway News, 26th July 2024 Councillors have been urged to consider the urgent reopening of the Colne to Skipton railway link to...
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Call to reopen Colne to Skipton railway link
BBC News, 26th July 2024 Reopening the Colne to Skipton railway link to enable new fast train services between east Lancashire, Bradford...
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Skipton Council reaffirms support for 'missing link' railway
Craven Herald, 25th July 2024 ENTHUSIASTIC support has been given by Skipton councillors to the rebuilding of the 'missing link' railway...
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ADVANCE NOTICE MEMBERS' MEETING
The next Quarterly Members' Meeting will be held on Monday 9th September from 7-9pm in the Colne Town Hall Council Chamber, when we plan...
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Contact with SELRAP Members
We are experiencing some IT problems and cannot access the Membership list of email addresses. If any Member wishes to contact SELRAP or...
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SUPPORT FOR SELRAP RESPONSES FROM GENERAL ELECTION CANDIDATES
LEEDS WEST AND PUDSEY Ann Forsaith (Green Party): The Green Party is fully supportive of improving rail infrastructure and usage. Darren...
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SELRAP bid to stop Colne-Skipton rail drive hitting poll buffers
Craven Herald, Bill Jacobs, 28th June 2024 The campaign group seeking to reopen a key rail link between Skipton and East Lancashire says...
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SELRAP bid to stop Colne/Skipton rail drive hitting poll buffers
Lancashire Telegraph, Bill Jacobs, 27th June 2024 The campaign group seeking to reopen a key rail link between East Lancashire and...
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Skipton to Colne railway line gains cross-party support before general election
Burnley Express, Dominic Collis, Published 25th June 2024, 12:10 BST A campaign group fighting to have a former rail link reopened has...
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Labour will aim to deliver major transport schemes 25% faster and 20% cheaper including rail connectivity and capacity across the North as an absolute priority
Times and Star, 21st June Labour has announced it will aim to deliver major transport projects 25% faster and 20% cheaper than current...
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Letter of full support for SELRAP from Pendle Borough Council:
FROM: Chief Executive’s Office Nelson Town Hall Market Street, Nelson Lancashire, BB9 7LG Telephone: 01282 661306, 10th June 2024 Ref:...
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MP's Letter of Support for SELRAP
FROM: SARA BRITCLIFFE, MP Member of Parliament for Hyndburn & Haslingden Letter written to Constituent while a sitting MP before...
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Letter in Modern Railways Magazine
Peter Bryson's Letter in Modern Railways Magazine:
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Presentation to Members
We apologise to all members for the lack of a Zoom connection to last nights members meeting in Skipton. Please see attached one of the...
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Keighley Town Council Backs SELRAP
Keighley Town Council Backs SELRAP https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/.../24345946.keighley.../?
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Blackburn to Skipton Railway
Northern Lines Blackburn to Skipton including Stubbins Junction to Accrington, the Padiham Loop and Barnoldswick branch by Mark Bartlett...
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SELRAP Members Meeting on Monday 10th June 2024 at 7.00 pm
SELRAP Members Meeting on Monday 10th June 2024 at 7.00 pm Skipton Town Hall, High Street, Skipton, BD23 1AH (with Zoom option). The Town...
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Keighley Town Council Supports SELRAP
Keighley Town Council supports the aims of SELRAP to reopen the Colne to Skipton railway line. The Town Council, through its development...
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Mayor of NYY Combined Authority will attract funding for Transport
“This new role of mayor, and the launch of the combined authority, present a great deal of opportunities to the region. We can attract...
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Better Ticketing Rail Service
Campaign for Better Transport Better Ticking Service https://www.facebook.com/bettertransport/posts/841614121332399
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Develop a comprehensive long-term strategy for east-west travel in the northwest between Liverpool and Hull.
These 5 Recommendations in the Railway Gazette include: Develop, and stick to, a comprehensive long-term strategy for both north-south...
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More Trains Can Help Save the Planet
The UK should follow the example in the US of more trains to save the Planet Invest in Better Technology, Now! In the northern...
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