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Extra Express trains won't help overcrowding says RailFuture insidecroydon.com/2026/09/25/e... #Croydon #Gatwick @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social @abcommuters.bsky.social
September 25, 2026 at 10:14 AM
transportparadise.bsky.social
Some interesting discussion of the form of the Midlands Rail Hub viaduct in the Railfuture response to the consultation (should it mimic the arches in concrete, or use tarnished steel longer spans, maybe with a blood and custard colour scheme)
www.railfuture.org.uk
September 2, 2026 at 8:28 PM
uitlander.co.uk
I'm also informed that there is a CIV ticket you can buy which guarantees that you will be put on a eurostar if your connecting train is delayed But when I looked at it, it cost around £70 opposed to the £15 single fare so I have not tried that so far.
www.railfuture.org.uk/CIV-tickets
Railfuture | CIV tickets
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August 26, 2026 at 2:51 PM
brynleyheaven.bsky.social
Umm. Remind me, can anyone remember the name of the Honorary President of Railfuture who was less than keen on high speed networks?
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The most dynamic countries are surging ahead with high-speed rail. Others, like Britain, are stuck in the station | Christian Wolmar
Around the world, these trains have boosted economies, development and prestige. The costs of missing out are high, says transport writer and author Christian Wolmar
www.theguardian.com
August 4, 2026 at 9:44 AM
piethagoram.bsky.social
www.railfuture.org.uk/Modal-shift
Railfuture | Modal shift
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July 20, 2026 at 1:19 PM
brynleyheaven.bsky.social
Devon Metro is a work in progress
Why a 'better bus service' is not the answer to 11 months of roadworks
As utility works are set to leave Barnstaple and Bideford in gridlock, Tim Steer, chair of the Devon and Cornwall branch of Railfuture, argues that longer trains and new stations are the only real cur...
www.northdevongazette.co.uk
June 17, 2026 at 5:51 AM
eastsuffolklines.co.uk
The folks from Railfuture held their East Anglia meeting today in Ipswich, featuring an update on recent/ planned activities/campaigns. Rail Officer Thalia gave a presentation on initiatives happening on the East Suffolk Lines as did Lesley from the St. Edmunds CRP for the Ipswich-Cambridge route.
June 13, 2026 at 5:16 PM
johnelworthy.bsky.social
March station is caught between 3 rail operators – one manages it, another runs most trains and a third sets fares.
The result? Higher fares, limited ticket options and weaker services.
#MarchStation #Fenland #Railfuture #EastAnglia #RailTravel #Cambridgeshire
www.cambsnews.co.uk/march-statio...
June 13, 2026 at 9:13 AM
brynleyheaven.bsky.social
bang on cue devontoday.com/tavistock-ra...
Tavistock rail campaigners warn Plymouth faces traffic gridlock - Devon Today
Railfuture has demonstrated its support for the reopening of the former line from Tavistock to Bere Alston, for services to Plymouth and beyond, by meeting the campaign group TavyRAIL which has recent...
devontoday.com
June 8, 2026 at 7:35 AM
railfuture.bsky.social
Misleading DfT claim that renationalised GTR will double the number of services between Gatwick Airport and London Victoria every hour www.railfuture.org.uk/article1923-...
Railfuture | Is GatEx right for Gatwick?
Gatwick Airport served 41m passengers in 2024 and proposes expansion to 75m by 2030. Permission for this expansion is linked to achieving 54% of air passengers using public transport to access the...
www.railfuture.org.uk
May 29, 2026 at 11:28 AM
cambstravelall.bsky.social
East West Rail (EWR) will skirt the eastern edge of St Neots by just a few hundred metres – but no station is planned.

Travel Alliance member Railfuture East Anglia says the town must not miss out!

Find out more in our latest guest blog:

cambstravelalliance.org/east-west-ra...
A green square with overlaid QR code and logos of Railfuture, Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance and the East West Rail 2026 Consultation. Overlaid text in white: East West Rail is Coming - Don't Let St Neots Miss Out. No station is planned for St Neots on East West Rail. .We need your support to make sure the town is included. 1) Go to the feedback form at tinyurl.com/ewr2026; 2) Respond toQu 17 saying that you support an additional station for St Neots
May 11, 2026 at 2:13 PM
nation.cymru
Rail campaigners have questioned how improvements to Wales’ rail network will be funded as they set out priorities ahead of the Senedd election l
Rail campaigners question funding behind TfW plans ahead of Senedd election
Rail campaigners have questioned how improvements to Wales’ rail network will be funded as they set out priorities ahead of the Senedd election. Railfuture Cymru, an independent organisation represent...
nation.cymru
May 5, 2026 at 6:32 AM
cambstravelall.bsky.social
Waterbeach station may close when the new railway station in Waterbeach New Town opens in 2027.

Travel Alliance member Railfuture East Anglia thinks Waterbeach Station should remain open.

Find out why and sign the group's petition ✍️

tinyurl.com/WaterbeachStationPetition
Sign the Petition
Keep Waterbeach Village Railway Station Open!
www.change.org
March 13, 2026 at 1:15 PM
piethagoram.bsky.social
www.themoorlander.co.uk/news/local-n...
Campaigners step up push to reconnect Tavistock with national rail network
TavyRail joins Railfuture as campaigners push to reopen Tavistock to Bere Alston rail line, with Devon County Council and Restoring Your Railway programme supporting proposals to improve Plymouth Metr...
www.themoorlander.co.uk
February 2, 2026 at 6:15 PM
cambstravelall.bsky.social
Railfuture East Anglia says: "The regional railway network outside the city, including its seven local stations, has been largely overlooked...except around Cambourne, which is a station yet to be built."

The Plan must recognise the railway's capability to move large numbers of people sustainably.
A close-up of a curving railway track with the trackbed underneath
January 29, 2026 at 1:42 PM
onlyindevon.co.uk
No viable alternative route exists currently - only way to do so would be to reinstate the line from Okehampton to Plymouth via Tavistock, but that's not without substantial difficulties... including the need to rebuild Meldon Viaduct.

www.railfuture.org.uk/Exeter-to-Pl...
Railfuture | Exeter to Plymouth
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January 24, 2026 at 2:35 PM
rtruscott.bsky.social
Like @railfuture.bsky.social, I’m glad there’s a plan back on track for full #NorthernRail new-build/upgrade (aka #NorthernPowerhousRail, a name I hate!), eventually including connection to #HS2, safeguarding Phase 2a route! But… www.railfuture.org.uk/Northern-pow...
Railfuture | Northern powerhouse
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January 14, 2026 at 9:34 PM
railfuture.bsky.social
Railfuture has been campaigning since 2018 for the Northern cities to be combined into a single strategic economic entity linked by a fast, high capacity rail network to realise the economic potential of the region as Britain’s Northern Powerhouse.
January 14, 2026 at 7:27 PM
railfuture.bsky.social
Railfuture welcomes today's government announcement of plans to develop Northern Powerhouse Rail in three phases, building on the TransPennine Route Upgrade between Leeds and Manchester which is in progress. www.railfuture.org.uk/Northern-pow...
Railfuture | Northern powerhouse
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January 14, 2026 at 7:27 PM
cambstravelall.bsky.social
What needs to happen so more people can travel by train in Cambridgeshire?

Our new guest blog by Alliance member Railfuture East Anglia explores this question.

cambstravelalliance.org/guest-post-by-peter-wakefield-railfuture-east-anglia-unlocking-the-full-potential-of-cambridgeshires-railway/
A yellow and white electric passenger train arrives at a station. The station sign reads 'Meldreth'. There is a brick building and a carpark in the background.
January 6, 2026 at 11:47 AM
acarpen.bsky.social
Also, local branches can get in touch with their regional Rail Future group to see which line re-opening campaigns are already going. www.railfuture.org.uk/Welcome-to-R... (Put those in local election manifestos & create the political debate & local media coverage)
Railfuture | Welcome to Railfuture
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January 5, 2026 at 2:26 PM
railfuture.bsky.social
The Government announced a new 'Rail Sale' today (www.gov.uk/government/n...).

Neil Middleton, Railfuture Vice Chair said:

"Railfuture welcomes the Rail Sale – price is often a barrier and the chance to try out the train at a cheaper price is good .."

Read on at railfuture.org.uk/article1921-...
Railfuture | Government announcements
This page contains Railfuture's responses to Government Announcements. We started using this page from 1 July 2025 and will back fill it with text and/or links going back to the start of the...
railfuture.org.uk
December 31, 2025 at 9:27 AM
cambstravelall.bsky.social
Rail travel is quick and efficient. It's a popular choice for commuting both short and long distances.

What is needed so that more people have this option?

Alliance ally Railfuture East Anglia describes how to unlock the full potential of the local railway in today's
@cambridgeindy.bsky.social.
A screenshot from a newspaper. Headline: Unlocking the full potential of county's railway. By Peter Wakefield, Railfuture East Anglia and Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance. There are three columns of text and a spider diagram of a railway between columns 2 and 3.
December 17, 2025 at 11:34 AM
clondoner92.bsky.social
Transport for London’s consultation report shows strong public support for extending the DLR to Beckton Riverside and Thamesmead. Feedback will inform plans, with further consultation in 2026 before seeking construction approval.
haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/dlr-extensio...
Results from the consultation "Extending the DLR to Beckton Riverside and Thamesmead – 23 June to 17 August 2025." Key findings: 76% of respondents agreed with the proposed route from Gallions Reach. 66% agreed with the new station location in Beckton Riverside. 77% agreed with the new station location in Thamesmead town centre. Participants submitted 1,444 responses and there were 32,000 visits to the web page. The consultation was widely supported, with respondents favouring improved connections, economic opportunities, and new housing developments. Suggestions included extending the line into Bexley. Infographic detailing consultation process and next steps for a scheme. 'How we reached you' shows: 120,000 customer emails; 6 public drop-in sessions; 253 emails to key organisations and political representatives; 23,270 letters to local residents and businesses; 1,725 leaflets handed out at key locations; and 30 three-sided advertising signs at key locations. 'What we are doing' states feedback was considered, no major changes are needed, and the consultation will develop final plans. Work with partners in Greenwich and Newham, GLA, landowners, and developers will continue, with more consultation in 2026. Submission of a Transport and Works Act Order application for consent is aimed for late 2026. A link to the full consultation report is included. Bar chart summaries from a survey. Figure 2, 'Summary of responses to question 4,' shows 76% agree with the proposed route, 19% have concerns, and 5% have no feedback. Figure 3, 'Summary of responses to question 5' (with 1,206 respondents), shows 66% agree the Beckton Riverside location is the right place for a new station, 7% have concerns, and 27% have no feedback. A section of a consultation response document listing stakeholder groups and discussing feedback from a 'Campaign - New Routemaster buses'. Stakeholder groups include 'Transport user groups' (Future Transport London, London TravelWatch, Railfuture), 'Aviation' (London City Airport), 'Emergency services' (Met Police Road Safety Engineering Unit), and 'Local communities' (Gallions Primary School, Thamesmead Islamic Centre CIC). Under '3.8.2 Campaign - New Routemaster buses', it states 53 of 1,444 responses were part of an organised campaign, classified as 'Out of Scope' but analysed and responded to in Appendix B.
December 15, 2025 at 12:21 PM
acarpen.bsky.social
Next up at RailFuture #Cambridge, feedback from this last month. See the summary on the future of rail in East Anglia www.transporteast.gov.uk/region-colla...
December 6, 2025 at 3:49 PM