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
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Station contenders lined up for Alloa to Fife proposals
Kincardine and Clackmannan have been lined up as the leading contenders for railway station if the railway line between Alloa and Dunfermline is restored. The line could be partially restored
Continue readingAlloa-Fife study bid backed by councillors
Councillors have backed a bid to the Scottish Local Rail Development Fund for a feasibility study to restore passenger services on the railway line between Alloa and Dunfermline Click here
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 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 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 readingTransport study funding announced for Longannet link
Fife Council have announced that they will be awarding a £30k transport study into the implications of reopening the Longannet railway line. Click here for the article
Continue readingSteam trains pave way for Longannet reopening
Rail tours operating along the Longannet line show the potential for the introduction of regular train services between Dunfermline and Glasgow via Kincardine. The steam hauled trains are being run
Continue readingRailfuture backs Alloa to Dunfermline link
The Railfuture Scotland campaign group has backed the restoration of the Alloa to Dunfermline link with stations at Clackmannan and Kincardine. Click here for the article
Continue readingClackmannan station proposed
The proposal to extend train services from Alloa to Dunfermline as a result of the closure of Longannet Power Station could lead to the reopening of Clackmannan railway station. The
Continue readingLongannet line closure could revive railway service
Work is ongoing to reintroduce the railway service to the line between Stirling and Alloa. A petition is set to be submitted shortly to Holyrood, whilst the local task force
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