Rail Minister backs calls to reopen Weardale Railway to Darlington
Rail Minister Chris Heaton-Harris said proposals to run passenger services between Darlington and Weardale 'have massive potential'
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Plans for the restoration of a North East rail line to serve passengers in County Durham have received a boost after they were praised by a transport minister.