Two MPs representing the constituencies containing the proposed stations at East Linton and Reston have met the Transport Secretary to push the case for reopening stations despite the recent changes.
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Reston campaign collects 3,000 signatures
The campaign to restore the railway station at Reston has collected a 3,000 signature petition that it wants to present to the Scottish Transport Minister. Click here for the article
Continue readingBorders Rail extension and Reston part of council plan
The five year vision for Scottish Borders Council includes extension of the Border Railway towards Hawick and Carlisle and the reopening of the station at Reston. Source: BBC News
Continue readingRail group frustration at station delays
The campaign group for the restoration of the railway stations at East Linton and Reston has expressed disappointment after it was revealed that a further study had been commissioned into
Continue readingReston campaigner awarded British Empire Medal
A veteran campaigner for the railway station proposed at Reston has received the British Empire Medal. Click here for the article
Continue readingCampaign pushes for 2020 opening date
Rail Action Group East Scotland are pushing for East Linton and Reston railway stations to be opened by 2020. Click here for the article
Continue readingEast Linton and Reston funding proposals agreed
Network Rail will include the delivery of East Linton and Reston railway stations in their programme of works after the local councils responded to an offer from the Scottish Transport
Continue readingProgress on Reston expected
The council leader for Scottish Borders council is expecting progress within weeks on Reston railway station following the return of the councils contribution for the Borders Railway to Transport Scotland.
Continue readingTransport Scotland increases East Linton and Reston funding offer
Facing increasing criticism from local authorities, the Scottish government has offered an increased funding package for the proposed railway stations at East Linton and Reston. The offer made will increase
Continue readingScottish transport minister reiterates Reston and East Linton support
The Scottish transport minister has confirmed his support for restoring the railway stations at East Linton and Reston. The campaign group and a local MSP have advised that this is
Continue readingCouncils increase station funding
The Scottish Borders Council has agreed to increase the funding towards the costs for reopening Reston railway station. It comes just a week after East Lothian Council agreed to increase
Continue readingScottish Government commits to funding East Linton and Reston
The Scottish Government appear to have agreed to providing £11m of funding towards the proposed railway stations at East Linton and Reston following a meeting between a local campaign group
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
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