Funding to be invested in 鈥榮hovel ready鈥� projects
The government is to fund 拢20m of investment in building new train stations, the transport secretary announced today.
The money will be used to kick-start existing 鈥渟hovel ready鈥� projects.
Applications for the funding must be submitted before 25 February.
Patrick McLoughlin said : 鈥淭he railways play a key role in our lives whether it is delivering benefits to the economy, providing vital transport link for commuters or helping friends and family keep in contact. We are determined to improve this vital service and building new stations will provide that boost.鈥�
The plans for stations must be at 鈥渁n advanced stage鈥� and supported by both a train operator and Network Rail.
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