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The Alloa line reopened this morning (Monday, April 16) following the successful completion of a four-week long, multi-million-pound upgrade project to prepare the line for electric trains.

Network Rail’s proposals for step-free access to a new second platform at Dunbar Station have been approved by East Lothian Council.

Network Rail’s demolition and reconstruction of the bridge over the railway at Kerse Road in Stirling is about to enter its next phase.

The Edinburgh – Glasgow Central via Shotts line has re-opened to passengers following a 10 day closure to enable part of a £3.5m redevelopment of Livingston South station.

Passengers arriving at West Calder on Monday April 9 will notice a significant difference in their station with the removal of the old and opening of the new station footbridge.

Network Rail is upgrading two level crossings in Dingwall to full barriers to further improve safety for train passengers, pedestrians and motorists.

The ScotRail Alliance – a partnership between Network Rail Scotland and ScotRail - has published a performance improvement plan that will drive up standards and help to build the best railway Scotland has ever had.

Story Contracting has replaced Carillion as the main contractor for the platform extension works at Edinburgh Waverley.