Kintore railway station is expected to open in May 2020 following the award of the construction contract to Bam Nuttall. Source: Network Rail
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Levenmouth 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
Continue readingMeeting discusses Alloa – Fife line
A meeting has discussed proposals for restoring the railway line between Alloa and Fife via Longannet has aired support and concerns from the local community in Clackmannan. The campaign has
Continue readingRobroyston on track for December 2019 opening
A report to the Strathclyde Passenger Transport Strategy and Programme Committee has confirmed that works are underway and the station should open at the commencement of the December 2019 timetable.
Continue readingLevenmouth STAG report due next month
The authors of a report into the feasibility of the Levenmouth railway line have confirmed that the report will be published next month. Click here for the article
Continue readingPublic meetings set to be held for Longannet line
Public meetings to discuss restoring passenger trains on the Longannet line are set to be held in the next few months ahead of a bid to the Local Rail Development
Continue readingEast Linton work set to begin in next five years
Work on the proposed railway station at East Linton is set to begin in the next five years following the inclusion of station in the Network Rail control period 6
Continue readingDirect rail services to Glasgow Airport fall apart under scrutiny
The leader of Glasgow Council has stated that plans for a direct rail link are no longer feasible. The preferred option is Personal Rapid Transit pods linking the airport to
Continue readingGovernment backs Borders Railway extension study
In a letter from the Scottish Secretary, the government has confirmed that it backs a feasibility study into extending the Borders Railway. This follows the completion of a corridor study
Continue readingKintore opening date targeted for May 2020
The opening date for Kintore railway station is expected to be May 2020. Local politicians have expressed surprise because they were expecting the station to open in December 2019. Click
Continue readingEdinburgh Council approves Newhaven tram extension
The extension of the Edinburgh Tram line to Newhaven has been approved at a full meeting of Edinburgh City Council. Click here for the article
Continue readingWork begins at Kintore
Work has begun at the site of the proposed railway station at Kintore. Workers are currently clearing vegetation before work begins on the station. Click here for the article
Continue readingTransport study backs further studies into extending Border Railway
The final report of The Borders Transport Corridors Study-Pre Appraisal has been published supporting further studies into an extension of the Borders Railway. The railway could be extended southwards towards
Continue readingEdinburgh Tram extension approved by council committee
Members of the Edinburgh City Council Transport and Environment committee have approved progressing the Newhaven extension of the Edinburgh Tram system. The extension, which is now expected to cost just
Continue readingScottish Government reopens Local Rail Development Fund
The Local Rail Development Fund (LRDF) has re-opened for further applications from community led initiatives. This follows on from the first round, which saw almost £700k awarded to ten communities
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