A new railway station that could be built between Hinckley and Nuneaton has been backed by councillors.

Nuneaton Parkway Station is a multi-modal facility proposed to go near the A5 as part of the Warwickshire Draft Rail Strategy 2019-2034, to improve services between Birmingham, Leicester, Coventry and Nottingham

Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council has formally endorsed the plans in response to a consultation about the plans, which ends next week.

Councillor David Bill said: “We recognise that the people of this area would benefit from the proposed Nuneaton Parkway Station. It would offer enhanced services from Hinckley and improved facilities for long distance commuting that will benefit the local economy.

“We are also pressing for its construction to be integrated with an enhanced A5 and asking for a solution to the height clearance problems associated with the railway bridge on the A5.

Hinckley railway station
Hinckley railway station

“We have asked to be kept informed and involved as we have long supported the need for improved services and facilities for passengers travelling to and from Hinckley.”

The strategy proposes a total of six new stations in Warwickshire, with a second new station in the Nuneaton area that would serve the Galley Common and Stockingford areas.

Planners hope the Nuneaton Parkway Station will make the most of housing and employment levels in the area and offer improved services to commuters living there.

If approved, the new station is earmarked for delivery in the next seven to 14 years.

The draft plan has been created to encourage rail journeys, aiming to build on the growth of rail travel that has increased by 30 per cent in the last five years and four per cent in the last year alone in Warwickshire.

Cllr Bill said: “This is compatible with supporting all forms of public transport and contributing towards reducing traffic congestion, reducing air pollution and playing a part in combating climate change.

“I would urge anyone with an interest in seeing these proposals come to life to take part in the consultation.”

The consultation is open until September 20 and can be completed online.