The second phase of the Ilkeston station development began today (April 4th) as the main works got underway with the arrival of the Galliford Try engineers on site…
Ilkeston railway station presentation by Derbyshire County Council January 28th 2016
Last night’s Ilkeston & North Community Forum (28th January) at Gladstone Lodge began with a presentation by Derbyshire County Council about Ilkeston Station…
Something seems to be happening – October 2015
Finally it seems like real progress is happening at the Ilkeston railway station building site. Presumably, this is the preliminary work of preparing the ground.
Work Begins on Ilkeston Railway Station Site
Today work began at the Ilkeston railway station site with engineers setting up cabins and marking the ground to denote pipes and cabling beneath the surface. While there “isn’t much to see”, there is most definitely activity. If you’re interested to know what the spray paint markings on the ground denote, this BBC article might […]
Ilkeston station 2015 progress
Derbyshire County Council have confirmed preliminary work on the Ilkeston station is to start the week of September 28th…
Ilkeston railway developments stalling
Wildlife preservation and flood development work put a dent in the budget as well as requiring the design plan be resubmitted to Network Rail for approval…
So when’s this bleedin’ station opening then?
Hi everyone, this is the first website feed update in 2 years! Hard to believe we’re still in limbo and awaiting this pigging railway station! Are you frustrated by the delays?
Government launch £20m station fund
More great news! The government has opened a brand new building and renovation fund for train station projects. A total of £20m has been set aside to pay for 75% of the cost needed to complete stations at a “well developed” stage of development. Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin has said the fund bidders must have […]
Ilkeston station plans confirmed!
Ilkeston residents will celebrate as good news of Ilkeston’s funding bid to build a new railway station is announced in local media channels. Plans for a 2 platform unmanned station and car park with taxi rank and planned bus stop will cost up to £6.5m with £4.5m of the cash coming from the Department of […]
Ilkeston station project gets thumbs up
Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin has stated the Ilkeston railway station project is in line to commence by benefiting from the £20 million funding pool set aside for new stations. Jessica Lee, MP for Erewash, welcomed the “hugely significant news”: “This will mean young people can get to Nottingham in 15 minutes – which will help […]