Plans for a new mainline railway station at Parkgate in Rotherham are moving forward. To secure funding, supporters are emphasising the project’s economic regeneration potential.
A masterplan has been completed, but local officials acknowledge that current government evaluation criteria show “weak transport benefits” for the integrated mainline station and tram train stop. The project remains under the Department for Transport’s oversight, requiring a business case aligned with Treasury guidelines.
In 2022, the government blocked £8 million in regional transport funding for the station, citing the need for integration with national networks.
