Both Northern Rail and Transpennine Express Train Companies' You Tube Videos promote connecting people to places for all sorts of reasons, including meeting friends, visiting tourist areas, going to holiday destinations, accessing education, training and jobs. Both train companies see this promotion as a means to expand their rail network and increase passenger numbers to become profitable: Northern Rail's promotional Video "Just like you" at https://www.youtube.com/northernrailwayofficial...

Northern Life, Summer 2026 – Article “Whose sorry now?” Nick Tennant, vice-chair of the Skipton East Lancashire Rail Action Partnership (SELRAP), on why the closure of the 12-mile rail link between Skipton and Colne nearly 60 years ago could and should be quickly reversed. I owe Dr Richard Beeching a belated apology. Growing up, I often cursed Dr Beeching, author of the infamous 1960s government rail review, for the demise of the line that served my hometown of Earby till 1970. I remember...

The route of the former Skipton-Colne railway line Letter, Keighley news, 18th May I AM a member of the British Regional Transport Association (BRTA) – a small, unincorporated voluntary association with several of its projects having a nationwide positive benefit and impact. We are very keen to see a rolling programme of local railway line reopenings for passenger and freight – and new stations on existing lines. We also campaign for an environmentally-friendly, integrated, comprehensive,...