Former Pendle MP and Rail Minister Supports SELRAP Rail Scheme

David Penney
Oct 6
1 min read

Rt Hon Andrew Stephenson CBERt Hon Andrew Stephenson CBE

At a Rail Industry Association and Urban Transport Group discussion on how rail devolution can drive regional economic growth. Great to hear Richard Holden talk about the benefits of restoring rail lines and specifically mentioning some of the challenges encountered when trying to move forward the reopening of the Colne-Skipton line.

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