NEW LINES
After the excitement of London’s CrossRail (Elizabeth Line) finally opening in phases in 2022, plus the earlier than expected arrival of the short Barking to Barking Riverside link, no brand-new heavy rail lines are due to open in 2023. However, the much-anticipated, Government-aided reopening of the currently freight-only Ashington line to passenger trains, along with six stations, is still scheduled for December (see below). In addition, three tram extensions are due to open in the spring: Blackpool North (Blackpool Transport), Newhaven (Edinburgh Trams) and Wolverhampton Station (West Midlands Metro).
OPENINGS
NEW STATIONS
READING GREEN PARK (Spring 2023)
A two platform station will open on the double track Reading-Basingstoke line, with GWR local services calling half-hourly on weekdays to serve the eponymous business park as well as the nearby Madejski stadium.
MARSH BARTON (Q1 2023)
Situated on the two
