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<p>It is for local bodies who are responsible for local transport planning, in conjunction
with the Local Enterprise Partnerships to determine if opening a new station and funding
passenger rail services is the best way to address local public transport needs and
economic growth opportunities. In this case the Department understands that plans
for a new station at Edginswell are currently being considered locally.</p><p> </p><p>We
are keen to support new railway stations and have made up to £20m of New Stations
funding available. Bids need to be received by 25 November and need to be reasonably
well developed with at least 25% third party funding contribution by 2019/20.</p>
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