Tuesday 22 Jan 2008
AIRDRIE-BATHGATE PROJECT BEGINS COMPULSORY PURCHASE PROCESS
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- Scotland’s Railway: Scotland
Advanced work for the new rail link began in June 2007 with work taking place along the Bathgate branch line, including extensive track replacement, soil excavation and the removal and replacement of five bridges. ENDS
Notes to editors
The Airdrie-Bathgate Rail Link is a £300 million project funded by Transport Scotland which will re-establish a rail link and provide passenger transport services through central Scotland. The line will connect local communities not currently served by public transport to Edinburgh in the east and Glasgow in the west. This will provide access to important employment, education, health and leisure opportunities as well as promoting a sustainable transport alternative. The Airdrie-Bathgate Railway and Linked Improvements Act 2007 received Royal Assent in May 2007 following the Scottish Parliament's unanimous cross-party support for the project.Contact information
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