Network Rail revealed as ‘mystery’ buyer of section of abandoned rail near Leeds

Network Rail has now admitted it is the “mystery” buyer of a section of abandoned rail near Leeds. The post Network Rail revealed as ‘mystery’ buyer of section of abandoned rail near Leeds appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Abandoned rail in Leeds to go up for auction prompting calls to safeguard route

Land featuring a section of an abandoned railway line near Leeds is to go up for auction, prompting calls from campaigners to safeguard it for potential use as a strategic route between Bradford and Wakefield. The post Abandoned rail in Leeds to go up for auction prompting calls to safeguard route appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

NCE’s Top 10 most read stories of 2023

Sinkholes, abandoned rail links and beavers all feature in New Civil Engineer’s Top 10 most read stories of 2023. The post NCE’s Top 10 most read stories of 2023 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Aecom and Stantec awarded contract for study into reinstating abandoned railway between Aberdeen and Buchan

A campaign to reopen an abandoned rail link in the north east of Scotland has seen a major boost as Aecom and Stantec have been awarded a £250,000 contract to undertake the latest phase of feasibility work. The post Aecom and Stantec awarded contract for study into reinstating abandoned railway between Aberdeen and Buchan appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Future of Rail | Abandoned rail links can boost transport connectivity

While debate about the final scope on High Speed 2 rages, demand for restoring local rail connections is gaining traction. The post Future of Rail | Abandoned rail links can boost transport connectivity appeared first on New Civil Engineer.