badger
TS Member
In the local edition of 'OUR CITY' I noticed this little article about the forthcoming rail service to Alton Towers, showing that it must still be a viable addition to the future of transport to Alton Towers.
Steam train are set to make a nostalgic return to Stoke-on-Trent. Moorland and City Railways (MCR) is aiming to reopen the main line between Leekbrook and Stoke. The next stage of the project would be an extension of the Churnet Valley Railway line south of Oakamoor to Alton Towers, enabling passenger services from Stoke station to the theme park.
'Poeple travelling to the Towers by train would come to Stoke and many would extend their trip by staying in the city to make the most of the many tourist attractions. And if people are using trains to get to the theme park then that would improve the environment,' said City Council Leader Mohammed Perez.
Steam train are set to make a nostalgic return to Stoke-on-Trent. Moorland and City Railways (MCR) is aiming to reopen the main line between Leekbrook and Stoke. The next stage of the project would be an extension of the Churnet Valley Railway line south of Oakamoor to Alton Towers, enabling passenger services from Stoke station to the theme park.
'Poeple travelling to the Towers by train would come to Stoke and many would extend their trip by staying in the city to make the most of the many tourist attractions. And if people are using trains to get to the theme park then that would improve the environment,' said City Council Leader Mohammed Perez.