Date: 02/11/2011

A rail link in the North West could be restored after being allocated £8.8m by the Government. The Todmorden Curve, last used in the 1960s, was granted the money as part of the Regional Growth Fund announced by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg. The restoration of the section of track could cut journey times between Burnley and Manchester by half. [From Mark Bartlett]

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Todmorden Curve given green light

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A rail link in the North West could be restored after being allocated £8.8m by the Government.

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An East Lancashire shadow of its former self. Although Burnley Central is still staffed, it is an ugly 1960s building. The down platform has gone as have the once extensive goods and parcels facilities on the down side, now covered by modern retail outlets. 142013 is on a Colne to Blackpool South service.
Location: Burnley Central
Company: Accrington, Burnley and Colne Branch (East Lancashire Railway)
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Location: Todmorden
Company: Manchester and Leeds Railway
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Todmorden looking east on a quiet Sunday.
Location: Todmorden
Company: Manchester and Leeds Railway
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