InTheNews: The latest rail news on Tuesday, 13th February 2024<\/p>\n
West Midlands transport leaders are working on proposals for three new railway stations in the region, BBC News reports.<\/p>\n
The West Midlands Transport Executive (WMRE)<\/a> has shortlisted Coventry East, Castle Bromwich, and the Tettenhall area.<\/p>\n As part of a feasibility study, WMRE identified areas that currently lacked rapid transport links, and had some high levels of deprivation.<\/p>\n A long list of five areas included Foleshill and Balsall Heath. WMRE added that the new stations would be built on existing lines and named with input from local residents.<\/p>\n Learn more.<\/a><\/p>\n A disused former railway station in Cirencester is due to be repaired, with councillors discussing how it could be used in future, according to BBC News.<\/p>\n Cotswold District Council\u2019s cabinet has agreed to invest \u00a3158,000 in the repair of the Old Station, which has stood empty for several years.<\/p>\n New Brewery Arts withdrew from the renovation proposal, and the council is now looking at other options \u2013 adding that structural instabilities would be addressed.<\/p>\n Learn more.<\/a><\/p>\n A railway line in the Highlands of Scotland has been closed completely after sustaining \u201csignificant\u201d damage to its sea defences, STV News reports.<\/p>\n According to Network Rail, the stretch of railway between Brora and Helmsdale remains closed today (Tuesday 13 February), after structural engineers went out to inspect it on Monday afternoon.<\/p>\n It said that remedial works were due to begin later today. ScotRail confirmed that several services (including on the Wick to Inverness line) would be affected.<\/p>\n