Workers at the Faslane naval base are to be surveyed to understand demand for railway station and commuter service operating from a station built near the north gate. Click here
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Inverness Airport planning permission renewed
Planning permission for a railway station serving Inverness Airport on the Aberdeen to Inverness railway line has been renewed at a planning meeting held last week. The plans for the
Continue reading2018-19 Station Usage figures release shows new station progress
The Office of Rail and Road released the estimate of station usage figures for 2018-19 in January 2020 enabling a review of passenger numbers at the recent additions to the
Continue readingKintore station work halted
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
Continue readingOpening 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 readingPetition for Edinburgh South Suburban service reaches 3,000 signatures
Three thousand signatures have been added to a petition calling for a regular railway service on the Edinburgh South Suburban line. Click here for the article Click here for the
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
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