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<p>Local stakeholders have championed the reinstatement of the Colne-Skipton railway
line and work is currently progressing to assess the proposed scheme and determine
if it can be made affordable, will attract sufficient traffic, and is part of the
right long-term solution for trans-Pennine rail traffic.</p><p> </p><p>We expect to
receive the results later this year to inform a decision as to whether the scheme
should progress to the ‘develop’ stage of the Government’s Rail Network Enhancements
Pipeline. This is part of our new approach to rail enhancements to ensure we address
the needs of passengers and freight, and that funding commitments appropriately reflect
the stage of development of schemes.</p><p> </p>
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