Tram plans dusted off in Preston
Preston Trampower has resubmitted proposals to create a pilot tram operation in the city, by reinstating a stretch of the former Longridge to Preston train line.
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Costain wins £110m Preston road contract
The engineering company has been appointed to deliver four miles of road linking Preston and Southern Fylde to the M55, as well as connecting new and existing housing areas in North West Preston. [VIDEO]
Lancashire set to sign-off Preston gateway works
New Hall Lane in Preston will undergo £1.4m of highway improvements as part of the first phase of works funded by the Preston, South Ribble and Lancashire City Deal.
Highways England sets out £1.5bn road plan
Highways England has announced plans to invest £1.5bn in the North West’s roads over the next five years, creating 80 miles of smart motorway – in addition to the current M62 and M60 works.
Preston seeks contractor for Fishergate next phase
Lancashire County Council and Preston Council are inviting tenders for the second stage of the Fishergate central gateway project, with works from Lune Street to Lancaster Lane planned.
Fylde Coast MAA being signed off ‘within the next month’
The Fylde Coast Multi Area Agreement, a deal between Blackpool Borough Council, Fylde and Wyre and Lancashire County Council, is due to be signed...
Network Rail unveils West Coast high-speed rail link plans
Network Rail has revealed its plans for a high-speed West Coast Main Line which will reduce journey times to London from Manchester and Liverpool considerably. The proposals are part of Network Rail's £34bn project to transform a number of...
Branson maps out 2020 vision for NW rail stations
Sir Richard Branson has included the modernisation of the train stations in Crewe, Preston and Carlisle as part of his 2020 vision for the West Coast Main Line. The founder of the Virgin group of companies said: "We are...
F&G wins Network Rail car park contract
The Liverpool office of Faithful & Gould has been appointed to provide post contract administration to Network Rail on the redevelopment of car parks in Runcorn, Preston and Birmingham. Previously, Faithful & Gould were involved in the estimating process...
