PRESS RELEASE - 27th October 2023 @ 19:00. SELRAP “Much Encouraged” by Minister’s Statement.
Jane Wood: SELRAP Media Officer. Contact jvwood@hotmail. SELRAP “Much Encouraged” by Minister’s Statement. SELRAP is much encouraged...
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TfN supports rail across the North
Please see Article in the Lancashire Business Review on 19th November 2024 at: https://www.lancashirebusinessview.co.uk/latest-news-and-f...
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Tributes to Derek Jennings
SELRAP’s Founding Chairman, Steve Broadbent, paid this Tribute to Derek Jennings during the funeral ceremony at the Cornerstone Church...
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Scandal of 900 empty Pendle homes
See this Report in BBC Article of 10th November 2024 at: https://www.bbc./news/articles/cr5mq94v4plo What a disgrace to have nearly 900...
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SELRAP campaigner Derek Jennings funeral details confirmed
Lancashire Telegraph 29th October 2024 The funeral of leading East Lancashire rail campaigner Derek Jennings will be held on Monday...
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Change of Membership Secretary
With the sad death of Derek Jennings, Membership Secretary, we are grateful that David Foat has taken on this role. Any matters relating...
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Notice: Funeral of Derek Jennings
Monday 11th of November 10.15am - Cornerstone Church, 9 Netherfield Rd, Nelson BB9 9AW 11.30am - Burnley Crematorium, Accrington Road,...
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Colne-Skipton rail link campaigner remembered for passion
Lancashire Telegraph 22nd October 2024 DEREK JENNINGS, Member of SELRAP Tributes have been paid to a leading East Lancashire rail...
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The Future of Great British Raiways
View the Government policy at: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/future-of-great-british-railways
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Pendle MP Meets with SELRAP Reps
BBC Report: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9vp94jy4eno?IYA-reg=bda3ab36-3205-433c-8e92-7fb9eda3523d
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MP listens to case for re-opening Skipton to Colne rail line
Craven Herald, 11th October Representatives from SELRAP met the Pendle and Clitheroe MP Jonathan Hinder to outline the case for...
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Will the completion of HS2 into London take investment away from Rail in the North?
Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has indicated that HS2 will run into central London, saying it “would never have made sense” for that...
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Successful Meeting with Pendle MP
Representatives from SELRAP met the Pendle & Clitheroe MP, Jonathan Hinder in his Constituency Office in Colne on 24th September, at...
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Call to reopen Colne to Skipton railway link
Old News worth repeating in case you missed it first time around: BBC News, 26th July Reopening the Colne to Skipton railway link to...
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Colne-Skipton rail link to boost whole north 'could be third in queue for government support'
Lancashire Live News, 13th September 2024 'Reopening would bring many benefits for the north and wider UK', meeting told The many...
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New Pendle and Clitheroe MP sets out priorities for seat
Lancashire Telegraph, 11th September Mr Hinder pledged to put rebuilding the NHS and public services, the cost of living, better public...
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MP's maiden speech calls for rail link restoration
BBC News, 7th September The new Pendle and Clitheroe MP, Jonathan Hinder, has used his maiden speech in Parliament to call for the...
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Reopen Colne Skipton rail line says Pendle & Clitheroe MP
Lancashire Telegraph. 6th September New Pendle and Clitheroe MP Jonathan Hinder has used his maiden speech in Parliament to call for the...
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SELRAP Meets Burnley MP
SELRAP Executive Members, Peter Bryson, Chris Oakley and Jane Wood, met with the Burnley MP, Oliver Ryan, on Thursday 29th August. Chris...
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Campaign to re-open 'forgotten' Lancashire-Yorkshire rail link takes step forward with update slated for next week
Lancashire Live, 5th September 'These areas in particular need transport investment' Campaigners wanting the new Labour government to...
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'Positive' meetings over re-opening of 12-mile Colne to Skipton rail link
Yorkshire Post, 6th September Campaigners wanting the new Labour government to help reopen a 12-mile rail link between Colne and Skipton,...
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STOP THE PRESS!
The Guest Speaker at the next Members' Meeting on Monday 9th September at 7pm in Colne Town Hall will be the Founder and former Chair of...
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UPDATE FOR MEMBERS
Here is the Letter from the New Membership Secretary: SKIPTON EAST LANCASHIRE RAIL ACTION PARTNERSHIP...
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SELRAP woos new MP supporters
News Article in Rail Magazine on 30th August 2024 reports: Campaigners trying to break the deadlock in their bid to reopen the 12-mile...
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SELRAP Meeting with Robbie Moore
Members of SELRAP held a successful and informative Meeting with Robbie Moore, MP for Keighley and Ilkley, in his Constituency Office on...
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Meeting with Bradford City Council, TfN and West Yorkshire Combined Authority
SELRAP convened a very successful Meeting with these Agencies including the the CEO of the East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce on...
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'New Rossendale railway or tram link deserves further study'
Lancashire Live news, 7th August 2024 The decision by new chancellor Rachel Reeves to cancel the scheme has been branded a 'betrayal'...
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What Does the Labour Government Mean for UK Rail?
You might want to listen to this Rail Technology Magazine Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5GeaxgtfzaOG9NUPn6emjm?si=WEnUlXEASE...
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Email contact for Membership Inquiries
If Supporters and Members want to join SELRAP, renew their Membership, have any queries. please contact Derek Jennings on...
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DfT projects review commissioned and Restoring Your Railway Fund scrapped
Rail Business UK, 31 July 2024 UK: Secretary of State for Transport Louise Haigh has commissioned an internal review of the Department...
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Skipton and Colne 'more likely than ever' to get 'missing rail link'
Telegraph and Argus, 26th July 2024 LOCATED just 12 miles apart on opposite sides of the Lancashire-Yorkshire border, two traditional...
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Forgotten Lancashire to Yorkshire rail line 'must be re-opened' under new Labour government
Lancashire News, 25th July 2024 Re-opening the Colne to Skipton railway link to enable new fast train services between east Lancashire,...
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David Skaith issues demands before rail operators in York
York Express, 26th July 2024 The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has told rail bosses it is essential residents are connected by rail...
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How Will the New Reopening of the Colne to Skipton Railway Link Impact Travel in East Lancashire?
Railway News, 26th July 2024 Councillors have been urged to consider the urgent reopening of the Colne to Skipton railway link to...
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Call to reopen Colne to Skipton railway link
BBC News, 26th July 2024 Reopening the Colne to Skipton railway link to enable new fast train services between east Lancashire, Bradford...
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Skipton Council reaffirms support for 'missing link' railway
Craven Herald, 25th July 2024 ENTHUSIASTIC support has been given by Skipton councillors to the rebuilding of the 'missing link' railway...
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ADVANCE NOTICE MEMBERS' MEETING
The next Quarterly Members' Meeting will be held on Monday 9th September from 7-9pm in the Colne Town Hall Council Chamber, when we plan...
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Contact with SELRAP Members
We are experiencing some IT problems and cannot access the Membership list of email addresses. If any Member wishes to contact SELRAP or...
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SUPPORT FOR SELRAP RESPONSES FROM GENERAL ELECTION CANDIDATES
LEEDS WEST AND PUDSEY Ann Forsaith (Green Party): The Green Party is fully supportive of improving rail infrastructure and usage. Darren...
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SELRAP bid to stop Colne-Skipton rail drive hitting poll buffers
Craven Herald, Bill Jacobs, 28th June 2024 The campaign group seeking to reopen a key rail link between Skipton and East Lancashire says...
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