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So when’s this bleedin’ station opening then?

May 21, 2015 By Ilkeston Railway Station Leave a Comment

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?

Filed Under: News Tagged With: development, Erewash, ilkeston, News, railway, Regeneration

Ilkeston station: uniting the community for a good cause

November 18, 2012 By Ilkeston Railway Station Leave a Comment

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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

Erewash MP announces progress in Ilkeston train station campaign

July 16, 2012 By Ilkeston Railway Station Leave a Comment

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Jessica Lee, the Member of Parliament for Erewash has welcomed the announcement today by the government that funding is being set aside to open new train stations, as part of the wider announcements regarding investment in the rail network. Jessica Lee commented as follows:   “I am delighted that as part of the package of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Erewash, House of Commons, ilkeston, Network Rail, News, railway, transport, Westminster

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