Network Rail has confirmed that it is working with Transport Scotland to develop the proposed design with the station delivered during the next five year control period that will start
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Shuttle pods option promoted for Glasgow Airport Rail link
Ultra light pods on designated infrastructure are being investigated as an option to deliver a connection between the rail network at Paisley Gilmour Street and Glasgow Airport. Similar pods are
Continue readingOpposition coalition set up against Newhaven tram extension
A coalition of political parties and organisations have set up the Stop the Tram Extension Coalition to oppose proposals to extend Edinburgh Tram towards Newhaven. The decision to progress will
Continue readingFunding setback for St Andrews rail link study
A bid to fund the VAT of a feasibility study into the St Andrews rail link following a successful bid to the Scottish Government Local Rail Development Fund has been
Continue readingCampaigners mark 50 years since last train to St Andrews
Members of the rail campaign to bring back trains to St Andrews have marked 50 years since the last train to the town. Click here for the article
Continue readingConcerns about Glasgow Airport Rail Link aired in parliament
MSP’s have shared their concerns about the delivery of the Glasgow Airport Rail Link following the recent lack of progress. Stakeholders are currently working on options to mitigate the impact
Continue readingSYSTRA awarded Newburgh Transport appraisal
SYSTRA have been awarded the multi-modal transport appraisal for improving transport in the Newburgh area to identify if a railway station remains the best option. The study has been funded
Continue readingStudy considers Faslane railway station
The Ministry of Defence are working with the local council on a study to relieve congestion in the area, which includes an option to open a railway station serving the
Continue readingProposal to restore Edinburgh south suburban line well received
A proposal shared on CityMetric to reopen the Edinburgh south suburban line to rail passenger services has been positively received. A number of attempts have been made to restore services
Continue readingTalgo factory could pave way to Levenmouth rail link
A new train manufacturing factory on the site of Longannet power station could lead to the restoration of passenger services on the railway line between Dunfermline and Alloa. Click here
Continue readingAGM demonstrates support for Border Railway extension
The 19th AGM for the Campaign for Borders Rail has shown support for extending the Border Railway across the political and leadership spectrum. Click here for the article
Continue readingNewhaven Tram extension decision date postponed
The date when Edinburgh Councillors will make the decision about progressing the Newhaven Tram extension has been postponed to March 2019. Tenders were received from interested bidders in September, with
Continue readingFrustration over Law development money
A councillor has claimed that an opportunity has been missed after a contribution from a planning development in the village of Law was not used to support the delivery of
Continue readingMSP backs Cumnock and Mauchline
An MSP has backed the campaign to restore Cumnock and Mauchline railway station. Click here for the article
Continue readingFreight could be key to reopening Levenmouth line
A freight hub on the Levenmouth line could boost the business case for reopening the railway line. Click here for the article
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