Tag Archives: Selhurst Bottleneck

PM Burnham says he’ll get Selhurst rail project ‘back on track’

Posted on September 4, 2026 by insidecroydon

A massive engineering scheme to untangle the tracks that cause the ‘Selhurst bottleneck’ was dumped by the Tory government. Croydon East’s MP has got it back on Westminster’s agenda. By our transport correspondent, JEREMY CLACKSON Prime Minister Andy Burnham has … Continue reading →

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‘A disaster’: Gatwick expansion is real threat to environment

Posted on September 23, 2025 by insidecroydon

‘Signing off on a new runway at Gatwick is not just reckless, it is fundamentally incompatible with Britain’s legally binding climate obligations’. Yet Croydon’s Tory and Labour politicians are in full support of the airport expansion. By PAUL LUSHION, environment … Continue reading →

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It’s time to dust off plans to unblock rail’s Selhurst Bottleneck

Posted on November 6, 2024 by insidecroydon

Among the many items that never warranted even a passing mention in Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget last week were significant railway infrastructure schemes, which some economists believe should get support and so help get the economy moving at full steam … Continue reading →

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