Latest News Moorland and City Railways Project

Adrian Shooter CBE Joins board of MCR

Posted 24th of May 2012 at 12:00:00

One of the most prominent figures in the UK rail industry, Adrian Shooter CBE, has become Chairman of Moorland & City Railways, the company planning to re-open the 30-mile line between Stoke on Trent and Cauldon Lowe. Mr Shooter, 63, has spent four decades in a range of senior roles in the industry. During his 18 year... ...
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Churnet Valley Share Issue Passes £350,000

Posted 17th of May 2012 at 12:00:00

The Churnet Valley Railways share issue passed the £350,000 mark early in May.  It is seeking to raise £450,000 in its fourth share issue, launched at a special ceremony last year which attracted crowds of enthusiastic supporters. The funds will be split equally between a project to build a new catering h... ...
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Moorland & City Success in Regional Growth Fund Bid

Posted 31st of October 2011 at 11:00:00

Moorland & City Railways’ project to create a 30-mile sustainable rail network has been awarded £1.65 million in the second round of the Government’s Regional Growth Fund initiative. The grant – the only one awarded to a railway nationally – recognises the project’s major impact on ... ...
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Churnet Valley Railway Share Issue Passes £250,000

Posted 5th of May 2011 at 11:00:00

The Churnet Valley Railway's Share Issue reached £250,000 on 4th May, only five weeks after being launched. The next stage of Moorland & City Railways plans to restore services to the line between Leekbrook Junction and Stoke-on Trent received a major boost thanks to a share issue by the Churnet Valley Railw... ...
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