Future of The Branch
The Association of Train Operating Companies has supported the re-opening of the branch line to Fleetwood in its Connecting Communities report, and Lancashire County Council's (LCC) Rail Improvement Schemes draft report in March 2010 stated the case for re-opening was "compelling". Network Rail has stated that a feasibility study must first take place, which would cost around £30,000. As well as re-opening the branch, it is likely that a third platform would also be constructed at Poulton-le-Fylde.
The cost of re-opening the branch is estimated at £5.5 million as much of the track is still in situ. The line will have a planned freight trip to Fleetwood Tip.
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