At the meeting of the SWestrans board on 30 June, an update into the STAG reports for Thornhill, Eastriggs and Beattock was presented. 16.1 NOTED the completion of the STAG
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Outline costs revealed for Beattock, Thornhill and Eastriggs
The outline costs and challenges for the proposed railway stations at Beattock, Thornhill and Eastriggs have been revealed in papers to a board meeting of SWestrans. Beattock would cost around
Continue readingFeasibility study commissioned into Beattock reopening
A feasibility study has been commissioned by the campaign group supporting the reopening of Beattock railway station and SWestrans. 5he findings are expected to be published early next year. Source:
Continue readingRailfuture Scotland’s rail expansion plans launched
Railfuture Scotland has announced a number of proposals to expand the rail network in Scotland including opening 50 railway stations and running passenger services on 23 short railway lines and
Continue readingBeattock Railway Station Campaign gains political support
A campaign to reopen Beattock Station is being backed by Dumfriesshire MSP Elaine Murray and MP Russell Brown. Click here for the story A bid is currently being made to reopen
Continue readingDumfries and Galloway Council proposes four new stations
Dumfries and Galloway Council has proposed four new stations as part of its plan to bid for a pot of £30 million earmarked by the Scottish Government for the development
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