Another article on a similar topic, Six closed Glasgow train stations that should be reopened to the public - do you have any stations near you that you think should be opened due to increased tourists, additional housed being build or just because it is at the bottom of your garden!
I've heard it mentioned that the Ivanhoe Line (Leicester to Burton on Trent) might be usefully re-opened for passenger traffic. It's currently freight only. But maybe there's too much work needed on the track?
(Vivarail produces rolling stock for this sort of route. Lightweight, with flexible options for traction power.)