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Network Rail consult on upgrades through Bletchley

The scheme is known as East West Rail Western Section Phase 2

Network Rail's plan is to develop a proposal to upgrade and reconstruct existing, and mothballed (no longer in use) sections of track linking Bedford-Bicester and Milton Keynes-Princes Risborough. 

What will the scheme deliver?

New journey opportunities for passengers between Bedford and Bicester, new passenger services between Milton Keynes and London via Aylesbury, improved regional links to help boost local economies and increased capacity for freight trains, helping to support the UK economy and take vehicles off local roads

The East West Rail Western Section Phase 2 project is part of East West Rail which aims to establish a strategic railway connecting East Anglia with Central, Southern and Western England. It has been promoted and developed since 1995 by the East West Rail Consortium, a group of local authorities and strategic partners.

The East West Rail Western Section Phase 2 project is funded by the Department for Transport with a contribution from the East West Rail Consortium.

The consultation can be viewed here:

The NABO response is here

Read more: Network Rail consult on upgrades through Bletchley

NABO comments on the recent legal action between NBTA and CRT

NABO comments  on the recent legal action between NBTA and CRT

We ask has this muddied the waters further or has CRT succeeded in getting formal legal support for their ‘guidance for boaters without a home mooring’ ?

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NABO supports CRT’s national canal flood appeal

The extreme weather that we’ve all been subject to this year has had a severe impact across our historic network of canals and rivers. CRT’s teams are battling to protect our waterways from damage. However, they urgently need our support to permanent damage to any of our precious canals and river navigations.

NABO’s Council has agreed to immediately contribute £250 to this appeal and urges all our members to contribute whatever they can.

See: https://support.canalrivertrust.org.uk/get-involved/appeal/national-canal-flood-appeal/home/donate/donation-form/

Read more: NABO supports CRT’s national canal flood appeal

NABO responds to CRT review of elections to CRT Council

NABO has responded to the CRT Consultation paper - REVIEW OF ELECTIONS TO COUNCIL, published 19 November 2013, see:

http://canalrivertrust.org.uk/media/library/4881.docx

The CRT Council was formed 18 months ago ahead of the launch of the Canal & River Trust and has an important role in helping to shape policy, raise and debate issues, provide guidance and perspective, and act as a sounding board for Trustees. The Council also has the responsibility of appointing and, if necessary, dismissing Trustees.

NABO’s responses relate to the Boater elections only.

Read more: NABO responds to CRT review of elections to CRT Council

NABO repsonds to HS2 phase 2 consultation

NABO has made a brief response to the HS2 Phase Two proposed line of route consultation. This consultation seeks views on the proposed high speed rail route from the West Midlands to Manchester, Leeds and beyond, as well as on the sustainability impacts of the proposed line of route.

The consultation closes on Friday 31st January 2014. You can see the documents and response personally at this link www.hs2.org.uk/route-consultation

Read more: NABO repsonds to HS2 phase 2 consultation
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