http://www.forgottenrelics.org/ Abandoned engineering marvels of our former railway network. en-us http://www.forgottenrelics.org/wp-content/themes/forgottenrelics/images/logo.jpg http://www.forgottenrelics.org/ 140 90 https://nation.cymru/news/plans-to-restore-passenger-trains-to-disused-line-opened-for-public-feedback/ Plans to return passenger rail services to the disused line between Aberdare to Hirwaun have been opened for public feedback. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm2kexnqwgq5o The Swanage Railway is working to reinstate a Victorian-era canopy to complete the restoration of a 19th-century station. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/26616107.campaigners-call-return-two-sussex-train-lines/ Campaigners are calling for the return of two long-lost rail routes through West Sussex, arguing they could transform transport links. Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.herefordtimes.com/news/26583380.study-hereford-ross-gloucester-rail-reopening-plan/ A rail pressure group is calling on Herefordshire and other authorities to work together on making the case for a reopened Hereford-Ross-Gloucester rail link. Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/blackpool-north-fleetwood-mp-lorraine-beavers-historic-poulton-fleetwood-railway-line-return-9207840 A local MP has called for the reintroduction of rail services on the disused Poulton-Fleetwood line following a meeting with Northern Rail in Parliament. Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/work-start-week-new-cheadle-34685224 Works are starting on a new railway station in Cheadle, four years after funding was first approved. Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26571255.abertillery-station-plans-discussed-transport-wales/ Plans for the new railway station in Abertillery involve reconnecting the town to the rail network via a single-track extension to the Ebbw Valley line at Aberbeeg. Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/26577558.portishead-line-milestone-reached-pill-demolition/ The project to reconnect Portishead to the national railway network has reached another milestone, with demolition work making way for a new bridge. Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/steps-make-manchester-sheffields-14-34651217 Steps to reinstate the trans-Pennine Woodhead railway and build a new road tunnel for road traffic have been laid out. Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/7114072/deeside-way-aberdeen-cycle-close-three-weeks/ A stretch of the Deeside Way - which repurposes a dismantled railway - is to close for three weeks whilst essential drainage works are undertaken. Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/26555495.public-asked-views-future-carlisle-rail-connection/ Residents on both sides of the Anglo-Scottish border are being asked to help shape the future of transport links between Carlisle and Tweedbank, as work continues on proposals that could eventually see the Borders Railway extended into Cumbria. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26550853.new-track-work-brings-redmire-train-return-step-closer/ A major new phase of work is under way to restore passenger train services to one of North Yorkshire's most scenic railway routes, through Wensleydale. Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.lincsonline.co.uk/bourne/news/historic-former-ticket-office-auctioned-off-by-network-rail-9482280/ A historic former railway building could become a bespoke three-bedroom home if plans are approved to repurpose it. Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26541820.work-begins-new-greenway-somerset-heritage-railway/ Work is underway to deliver an improved walking and cycling route to a popular Somerset heritage railway line, repurposing a section of disused trackbed. Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/26547265.bristol-brabazon-station-almost-ready-opening-nears/ New images have been released showing Bristol Brabazon Station edging closer to completion. Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26548201.historic-county-durham-viaduct-surface-replaced/ The historic Hownsgill Viaduct on a popular County Durham walking and cycling route is to be resurfaced following deterioration. Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://westleedsdispatch.com/12-photos-take-you-deep-inside-greenside-tunnel-for-first-time-on-20-years/ The disused Greenside Tunnel has opened its gates to the public as part of a weekend of heritage open days. Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26545050.wynyard-bridge-demolition-plans-opposed-heritage-campaigners/ Campaigners have accused Stockton Council of “incompetence or scaremongering” and wasting money by planning to demolish two landmark bridges. Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/campaigners-rally-against-national-highways-plan-to-infill-historic-hertfordshire-bridge-09-09-2026/ More than 100 people have demonstrated against National Highways’ proposal to infill a historic railway bridge in Hertfordshire. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://westleedsdispatch.com/historic-greenside-tunnel-to-open-for-first-time-in-20-years/ The historic Greenside Tunnel in Pudsey is set to reopen its gates to the public as part of the nationwide Heritage Open Days on 12/13 September. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/26531832.historic-swindon-building-near-railway-line-become-flats/ A planning application has been lodged with Swindon Borough Council to convert part of the former Great Western Railway works into eight one-bedroom homes. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://secretmanchester.com/cyanlines-manchester-phase-2-castlefield-viaduct-cl5-etihad-campus-route/ Phase Two of Manchester's Castlefield Viaduct project will see the transformation of the partly‑disused Victorian feat into an urban sky park and community connector. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.birkenhead.news/start-date-set-to-be-agreed-on-enabling-work-for-major-birkenhead-housing-scheme/ Enabling work could soon begin on a major Birkenhead redevelopment project, including the transformation of the former Docks Branch into a linear park. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgjqgd8739no Two bridges that are severely cracked and could collapse, according to Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, are set to be demolished within weeks. Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26527057.petition-reinstate-skipton-colne-rail-line-launched/ A petition calling for the reinstatement of the Skipton to Colne railway line is to be launched in October, a meeting of Gargrave Parish Council has heard. Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 UTC