Rail passengers across England and Wales are set for better journeys thanks to a £20 million fund for new stations, announced by the Department for Transport. The next round of the new stations fund will provide up to 75% of the cost for construction of new stations or to reopen previously closed stations.
Organisations such as local authorities, and train operating companies keen to boost local growth are all being encouraged to submit bids. The deadline for bidders for the second round of funding is 18 November 2016 with an announcement of successful projects expected to be made early next year.
“The new stations fund is a great example of how our record investment in the railways and work with local authorities and industry is delivering better journeys for passengers. Through this fund, passengers will benefit from new connections and faster journeys,” Rail Minister Paul Maynard said.
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