Two ten metre high lift shafts have been craned into place at the site of Kintore railway station. The station is expected to open in May 2020. Source: Network Rail
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Robroyston, Worcestershire Parkway and Warrington West lined up for December opening
Three railway stations are set to join the rail network in December following updates from the organisations leading their delivery. Worcestershire Parkway and Warrington West are expected to open on
Continue readingStation contenders lined up for Alloa to Fife proposals
Kincardine and Clackmannan have been lined up as the leading contenders for railway station if the railway line between Alloa and Dunfermline is restored. The line could be partially restored
Continue readingMSP raises questions about Inverness Airport shuttle
An MSP has asked questions about the bus shuttle that will link the new railway station at Dalcross to Inverness Airport. Click here for the article
Continue readingReport promotes Evanton station to mitigate road works chaos
A report investigating options to mitigate options to a major junction upgrade of the A9 has proposed opening a railway station at Evanton on the Far North Line between Dingwall
Continue readingRevised plans proposed for Dalcross
Planning permission for a railway station to serve Inverness Airport is to lapse following the agreement that a larger two platform station would be delivered instead. Stakeholders have expressed frustration
Continue readingAdditional funding allocated to Faslane study
Funding from the Local Rail Development Fund has been allocated towards a transport study that is considering options for improving transport links to Faslane including reopening the railway station serving
Continue readingScottish Government funds next stage of work for Levenmouth line
The Scottish Government has confirmed that it will fund the detailed design work that will restore the railway serving Leven and Cameron Bridge. Source: Transport Scotland
Continue readingNew lines and stations proposed for south west Scotland
New railway lines and railway stations have been proposed in a draft transport study for south west Scotland. The options have been released for consultation, which will end on 23
Continue readingGrowth Deal allocates £10m to Borders Railway extension study
The signing of the Borderlands Inclusive Growth deal has confirmed the allocation of funding for feasibility work to extend the Borders Railway. Click here for the article
Continue readingCampaign group calls for reopening of Haddington lines
RAGES has called for the restoration of the railway line serving Haddington. Click here for the article
Continue readingMSP backs Aberdeen stations study bid
An MSP is backing a Local Rail Development Fund bid for funding to investigate the feasibility for railway stations to the south of Aberdeen. Click here for the article
Continue readingAlloa-Fife study bid backed by councillors
Councillors have backed a bid to the Scottish Local Rail Development Fund for a feasibility study to restore passenger services on the railway line between Alloa and Dunfermline Click here
Continue readingBam Nuttall wins Kintore station contract
Kintore railway station is expected to open in May 2020 following the award of the construction contract to Bam Nuttall. Source: Network Rail
Continue readingLevenmouth walk highlights community support
More than 200 people including local politicians and students have joined a second walking event to promote the benefits of the railway line serving the Levenmouth line. Click here for
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