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Did you see
us on the BBC ?
"Politics Show",
BBC North East and Cumbria,
Sunday 8th June
2008 at 12.00
The programme was also available on the BBC iPlayer until Sunday 15th June.
An outline
of the programme, and some archive film of the Keswick to Penrith line is still accessible through the BBC website:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/politics_show/7436232.stm
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This is not
a pressure group !
We are not trying to persuade anyone
else that "they" should re-open the Railway - we are doing it ourselves !
We are compiling
all the technical, environmental and economic material required to build and operate the Railway as an independent line linked
into the National Network.
Modern trains will then be able to run from any part of the UK directly into the Northern
Lake District.
Welcome to our new website!
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This site was launched in 2007, at a stage in the project where much of the technical
and study information required to apply for a Transport and Works Order had been assembled or was being progressed.
The purpose of this new site is to present more information about the reinstatement project and less about the history of
the line - which is well documented elsewhere.
The result, we hope, is something of a "mini-library"
about the Railway reinstatement.
This should be of use to anyone with a stake in this project, or seeking inspiration
for reopenings elsewhere.
The project has continued for several years using only appropriate
professionals to carry out the required studies. All work has been done at minimum cost or, in the case of the Directors of
CKP Railways plc, completely unpaid.
We all believe that this Railway needs to be reinstated and are making whatever
efforts are necessary to achieve this result.
On other pages you will find out what we are doing, how you can support
the Reinstatement project, or simply help spread the word.
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Keswick station in the future - a Virtual Reality model by Corus Rail Infrastructure Services for CKP Railways plc
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Design work,
environmental assessments and related work is well advanced - all funded by our supporters.
The Northwest
Regional Development Agency (NWDA) published a Business Case report with a pocitive outcome for the re-opening of
this line in 2007.
Keswick Town Council is now "championing" our Project in the public sector.
We believe this is the simplest and most effective way to get this line re-opend economically.
Our slogan:
"Return to Keswick ... on a modern train from your station!"
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