Work on the railway station at Kintore has been halted as part of measures to mitigate and manage the spread of coronavirus. Although work had continued, Network Rail asked for
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Opening date for Kintore lined up
Kintore railway station is expected to open on 17 May 2020 when the timetable changes. The station will be located between Aberdeen and Inverness. Click here for the article
Continue readingReston screening opinion application lodged
Network Rail have lodged a request for screening opinion with the Scottish Borders Council for a railway station at Reston, which could lead to a full planning application. Source: BBC
Continue readingCouncil proposes Hairmyres station move
East Kilbride Council has put forward proposals to move Hairmyres railway station to improve transport connectivity. The station would be moved west enabling the creation of more parking spaces and
Continue readingRailfuture Scotland shares expansion opportunities
Railfuture Scotland has shared documents that show opportunities to expand the rail network, updating documents that were shared in 2014. Many of the schemes proposed are familiar to readers of
Continue readingAdditional railway lines to Stranraer included in transport study
The finalised study into ways to improve transport connectivity across south east Scotland has included railway lines linking Stranraer to Cairnryan and Dumfries as possible options for further exploration. They
Continue readingChamber of Commerce backs latest Glasgow Airport rail link proposals
The Chief Executive of Glasgow’s Chamber of Commerce has backed proposals for the new rail link connecting the Airport to Paisley Gilmour Street to be the first phase of a
Continue readingFrustration at Auchenback delay
Campaigners have expressed frustration at the apparent delay to the new railway station in Barrhead serving the Auchenback area. There is no confirmed opening date for the station. The station
Continue readingEdinburgh South Suburban proposals rejected in latest report
A report to Edinburgh City Council has ruled out proposals to restore passenger train services on the south suburban line in Edinburgh. The main challenges are the use of the
Continue readingGround surveys set to start at East Linton
Local residents living near the site of the proposed railway station at East Linton have been sent letters stating that ground surveys are to start soon. The surveys will assist
Continue readingCouncil leaders back Glasgow Airport Metro system
A metro connecting Glasgow Airport to Paisley Gilmour Street Station has been backed by the council leaders of Glasgow and Renfrewshire Councils. It will be the first phase of a
Continue readingBonnybridge progresses into STAG
A railway station at Bonnybridge will be considered in the STAG reports after a positive outcome in the pre-appraisal STAG. Click here for the article
Continue readingDevelopment work begun on Levenmouth line
Network Rail has begun development work on the Levenmouth line following the funding announcement in August. It is currently looking at the most appropriate scheme to reopen the line. Click
Continue readingWarrington West and Robroyston open
Two railway stations have opened this morning bringing the number of railway stations on the national rail network to 2,569. The first service at Warrington West was the 0816 to
Continue readingKintore takes shape as lift shafts installed
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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