Scotland’s Transport Minister Keith Brown has announced a £30million programme of improvements for railway stations across Scotland.
The decision was widely welcomed by passenger groups and business leaders.
The package could see new stations delivered across the country where there is ‘sufficient demand’, as well as improved access and better facilities for some existing stations.
Mr Brown said:
“This Government is committed to investing in rail, and since 2007 we have opened new stations at Alloa and Laurencekirk, and a further three at Blackridge, Caldercruix and Armadale as part of the new £300million Airdrie-Bathgate rail link which opened in 2010. Another seven stations will be built as part of the Borders railway project.
“The £30million Scottish Stations Investment Fund will give existing stations a major makeover and see the Scottish Government put money towards new stations alongside local authorities, transport partnerships and developers.
“New and better stations are a major part of attracting more people onto our rail services and providing sustainable, integrated and cost-effective alternatives to the private car as well as supporting jobs in the construction sector.”
