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Station frustration: why are we waiting?

June 27, 2015 By Sareena Long Leave a Comment

Station Street

My name is Sareena Long and I am the owner of the Junction Cafe on Station Street, next to Coronation Road. We are in a prime position to serve the Ilkeston station when and IF it ever opens…

Filed Under: Views Tagged With: Community, Delays, Department of Transport, development, Erewash, funding, ilkeston, Network Rail

Ilkeston station: uniting the community for a good cause

November 18, 2012 By Ilkeston Railway Station Leave a Comment

Ilkeston Railway Station

How can we engender a spirit of community and co-operation amongst businesses and residents in Ilkeston? How can we support our town and push for positive change? The Ilkeston community would like to see a train station to improve the economy and provide better transport for local people. This website serves as an information resource […]

Filed Under: Views Tagged With: Campaign, Community, Councillors, Department of Transport, Erewash, Ilkeston Advertiser, local business, News, Views

Views

  • My stubborn stance on cancelled trains
  • 50 years waiting for a train
  • A quick coffee before your train arrives? The Junction Cafe is in business
  • Campaigning for a station at Ilkeston
  • Ilkeston station: relief, disbelief and trepidation

News

  • Stagecoach sidelined as new East Midlands operator Abellio promises better rail services
  • Ilkeston station Junction Cafe goes from strength to strength
  • Excited locals get a glimpse of famous Flying Scotsman at Ilkeston Station
  • Ilkeston celebrated historic station opening
  • Ilkeston station is finally open for business

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