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Network Rail approval received
We are pleased to announce that we have now received approval from Network Rail to commence work on the platform buildings. We are planning on attending the site with Network Rail on Tuesday 3rd February to discuss a plan going forwards. From there, we will be able to block book work days on site. We will provide an update on this following the meeting.
mtrgnorfolk
Jan 19
Progress Update
Following our previous post regarding delays to the project, we can now confirm that we will be supported in our responses to Network Rail by our local MP James Wild, as well as our grant provider, Railway Heritage Trust. We will provide updates on here as they come.
mtrgnorfolk
Jan 13
New Year Update
Happy New Year to everyone. We wanted to provide an update on the status of where we’re at. Essentially, we are behest to Network Rail’s policies, procedures and paperwork. We opened a new case in July last year with the architectural plans and schedule of works with regards to the new roofs, new canopy and ceiling timber. This case is still open. New information has come to light today. Network Rail have now insisted that we require a lease agreement with them, before we ca
mtrgnorfolk
Jan 6
Setback: Unsuccessful in obtaining a Rural Communities Grant (Rural England Prosperity Funding)
Unfortunately, our application for a grant via the Rural Communities scheme has been rejected. This also means that our application for...
mtrgnorfolk
Aug 22, 2025


Site visit 17.08.2025
Morning site visit, 17.08.2025 Platform fence: installed Next step: scaffolding & brick work We were joined on site again by NGR...
mtrgnorfolk
Aug 17, 2025


Video: Exploring Middleton, Norfolk UK & Middleton Towers Railway Station
Thank you to Stephen Allen for coming along to record a segment for his new video. It was good to chat to you and we’ll have you on site...
mtrgnorfolk
Aug 16, 2025


Site visit 03.08.2025
Today, myself and Richard attending the site and we were accompanied by our appointed builder, NGR Construction Ltd who started work on...
mtrgnorfolk
Aug 2, 2025
Rural Communities Project Fund (REPF) stage 2 application submitted
I am pleased to announce that the stage 2 documentation for the REPF grant, which aims to increase facilities in rural areas, has now...
mtrgnorfolk
Jul 24, 2025
Update 22.07.2025: fence proposals approved by Network Rail, site visit planned for Sunday 10th August.
Following my earlier post regarding the awaiting of approval for our building plans and fence plans, I am now pleased to say that the...
mtrgnorfolk
Jul 21, 2025
Plans pending with Network Rail
Our architectural plans and fence plans are still with Network Rail but have come back a few times as Cat.2 - requires amendments, for...
mtrgnorfolk
Jul 21, 2025
Norfolk County Council will not fund review of old rail line
https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/25231260.norfolk-county-council-will-not-fund-review-old-rail-line/?fbclid=IwY2xjawLvMJpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHvV...
mtrgnorfolk
Jun 13, 2025
Group statement: response to the rejection of our petition for a feasibility study into the resurrection of the Lynn and Dereham Railway.
Petition and response link: https://norfolkcc.cmis.uk.com/.../Consideration-of-a ... The Middleton Towers Restoration Group are working...
mtrgnorfolk
Jun 10, 2025


"‘Herculean effort’ required to ensure funds are in place for Middleton Towers railway station revamp" - Lynn News
https://www.lynnnews.co.uk/news/herculean-effort-required-to-ensure-funds-are-in-place-for-9413615/
mtrgnorfolk
Apr 18, 2025


Site visit with Historic England
I was joined on site this morning by a representative of Historic England, who are assessing our application for a listing of the entire...
mtrgnorfolk
Apr 16, 2025
Popular YouTuber and TikToker, Francis Bourgeois's video - chasing the Middleton Towers sand train.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKrwbHNo23Q
mtrgnorfolk
Apr 12, 2025


The Big Push - Crowdfunding Campaign
Dear all We are in a position now where we urgently need to raise at least £5,000 before this winter. This will be for the internal works...
mtrgnorfolk
Apr 12, 2025
Historic England - listing application update
I will be visiting the station site with Historic England and a Network Rail representative on the morning of Thursday 17th April. The...
mtrgnorfolk
Apr 8, 2025
£1,000 grant secured for fencing at the station
I am delighted to announce that Middleton Towers Railway Station CIC has been successful in its application for a £1,000 grant for...
mtrgnorfolk
Mar 17, 2025
New crossing gates imminent
100th anniversary of the renaming of Middleton Towers station: On 1st November 1924, Middleton station was renamed to Middleton Towers,...
mtrgnorfolk
Oct 18, 2024
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