UK Parliament home

Open Fund multi-billion pound plan to restore railways in towns & rural areas

Created by Christopher Bryn Deakin
Closes on

We call on the UK Government to fund a new, large-scale railway restoration and improvement plan to reconnect towns and rural communities across the UK. Local communities could submit proposals, in addition to investment in areas identified by the Government as needing transport investment.

Many towns and rural areas remain without adequate rail links, limiting economic opportunities. A nationwide, multi-billion pound plan could create jobs, support local economies, and reduce reliance on cars. Fund a new multi-billion pound plan to reopen railways in towns with populations over 5,000, taking advantage of the recent fall in net borrowing to create jobs and support green travel. Integrate with nationalised rail to provide reliable, affordable, and connected services for all.

Sign this petition

39 signatures

Show on a map

10,000

Petition progress

View all updates for this petition, with the most recent first.

  • Petition published

    This petition can now be signed.

    If this petition gets 10,000 signatures, government will respond to it.

    If this petition gets 100,000 signatures, it will be considered for debate in Parliament.

    This petition will stay open until 14 November 2026.