WLR effects on property prices
WLR previously posted on the analysis of Romans, a local estate agent, on the property market in Windsor. This post looks at their analysis on the effect that WLR itself will have. […]
Presentations to Windsor neighbourhood plans
The Windsor Link Railway is booked to do presentations to both the Windsor neighbourhood plans. […]
New Windsor neighbourhood plans established
Yesterday, at its cabinet meeting, the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead decided to approve two neighbourhood plans areas for Windsor. This comes after a six week consultation period. An inner plan, covering the main business, visitor and shopping areas of central Windsor, was approved as a business area […]
Property Prices in Windsor
Romans of Windsor have given their assessment of property prices in Windsor. They say: Windsor is regularly voted one of the top places to live and work in the UK. The Telegraph, Metro, ThisIsMoney and Country Life have all placed Windsor within their top 20s and many more recommend it for its vibrant lifestyle […]
Turner & Townsend appointed to run competition
WLR is pleased to announced that it has retained Turner & Townsend as its advisors for a formal competition to select an investment partner. A two stage selection process will be followed with the first stage to shortlist interested parties in mid September, with invitations already sent out, and a final selection being made in October 2014. Completion of due diligence and the formal agreement with the selected partner or consortium is expected to complete in the New Year. Turner & Townsend, which will [...]
WLR in local media
Click below to hear the Windsor Link Railway featured on the Andrew Peach show on BBC Radio Berkshire. listen to ‘WLR on BBC Berkshire’ on Audioboo There're also more features on the BBC website and the Windsor Express.
WLR on BBC Radio Berkshire
The Windsor Link Railway will be featured on BBC Radio Berkshire at 7.20 on Monday morning (9 June). Listen in!
Road and rail National Policy Statement should back more projects, say MPs
The influential Transport Select Committee has said that the government’s National Policy Statement on national networks, should include more projects, not just freight, and should include other schemes that promote regional growth (such as WLR). The report also recommends better integration between HS2 and the rest of the rail network, as proposed by WLR. […]
French Brothers supports WLR
French Brothers supports the Windsor Link Railway. The company provides river trips and boats and therefore has a keen interest to ensure that the riverside environment is preserved and enhanced. Chris French says: French Brothers, established in 1798 and continuing as a family run business is an important part of Windsor’s heritage. As with any other local business, better transport links are essential for our continued success. This is why we support the Windsor Link Railway, which will dramatically improve the experience for visitors [...]
Peter Hooper departs us
Peter Hooper, who stood as an independent against Adam Afriyie for Windsor at the last general election, has died. He had a keen interest in local affairs particularly transport matters such as Heathrow and the Windsor Link Railway. RIP.