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The final feasibility study has now been commissioned, NR has been briefed to look at the Halcrow options and provide a professional, unbiased recommendation as to how the railway should re-open. Results are expected March/April 2008.
 

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Wednesday, 20 February 2008

The 11th - 13th February 2008 saw a rail mounted vehicle arrive at Thornton for Cleveleys, this marked a very special day as it was the first time the rails had been used since the line closed to ICI freight in 1999. The use of the Road Rail Vehicle of type Komatsu 998 was provided by Shovlin Plant Hire, the company donated the hire cost, fuel and a skilled driver for the three days. And the Thornton Traders Association made a significant donation towards the cost of the low loader which delivered the RRV.

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Final Study Commissioned
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Wednesday, 20 February 2008

What is considered to be the last study has recently been arranged by the economic development team for Wyre Borough Council. It is expected that the report will be commissioned in the in the coming weeks once funding for the £30K has been agreed with stakeholders LCC and WBC.

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Trust to be Formed
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Wednesday, 20 February 2008

The Society held an Extraordinary General Meeting last Thursday (7th Feb) with the purpose of discussing charitable status and the society constitution. The Chairman (John Goy) addressed the meeting by explaining that the current unincorporated association known as the Poulton and Wyre Railway Society was not a recognised legal structure and this would stop the Society from entering into negotiations with Network Rail should the opportunity present itself.

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