A £12million project to bring a train station back into use has been delayed.

Lea Bridge Road station in Leyton, which was closed in 1985, was due to open at the end of this year, with work set to begin in January.

However, objections from unnamed rail operators during a consultation has delayed the project.

Leader of Waltham Forest council, Chris Robbins, said: “We are committed to re-opening Lea Bridge Station for our residents and want Network Rail to begin construction works as soon as possible.

“To do this, a number of processes have to be followed. A key requirement is for Network Rail to consult on the proposal with the rail industry as part of their ‘Network Change’ process.

“Three rail freight operators raised objections during the consultation regarding the new station proposals.

Mr Robbins added he is confident the council and contractors can work with objectors to solve the issues.

“The re-opening of Lea Bridge station is a long term objective that will form the centrepiece of wider plans to rejuvenate the area and we, along with Network Rail, the Government and the Mayor fully support the scheme and are determined to make it happen,” he said.

The line will serve Stratford and many believe it will boost the local economy.