Plans advance to extend the Borders Railway to Carlisle, backed by UK and Scottish government funding for a crucial feasibility study.
Plans advance to extend the Borders Railway to Carlisle, backed by UK and Scottish government funding for a crucial feasibility study.
Borders Railway Extension to Carlisle Takes a Step Forward
The UK and Scottish governments will help fund it. They set aside up to £10 million. The first step involves hiring a project manager. This person will study the extension’s pros and cons.
A local councillor, Euan Jardine, is pretty excited. He says the railway has really helped the Borders. The extension is part of a broader plan. It aims to boost economic growth thanks to better transport.
This extension could help towns like Hawick. Tourists and residents would find travel easier. It could also offer greener travel options. This would benefit towns along the railway line.
Kirsty McNeill works for the UK Government. She thinks growth is very important. She says the Borderlands deal helps achieve it. The UK will give up to £5 million for the study.
Fiona Hyslop is in charge of transport in Scotland. She noted the railway’s tenth anniversary is coming. She mentioned Scotland’s commitment of £5 million too. They want a skilled project manager.
Lord Hendy also supports better rail links. He says it will create jobs. He is happy about the Borders Railway project. He thinks more people can explore the region.
The UK and Scottish governments will help fund it. They set aside up to £10 million. The first step involves hiring a project manager. This person will study the extension’s pros and cons.
A local councillor, Euan Jardine, is pretty excited. He says the railway has really helped the Borders. The extension is part of a broader plan. It aims to boost economic growth thanks to better transport.
This extension could help towns like Hawick. Tourists and residents would find travel easier. It could also offer greener travel options. This would benefit towns along the railway line.
Kirsty McNeill works for the UK Government. She thinks growth is very important. She says the Borderlands deal helps achieve it. The UK will give up to £5 million for the study.
Fiona Hyslop is in charge of transport in Scotland. She noted the railway’s tenth anniversary is coming. She mentioned Scotland’s commitment of £5 million too. They want a skilled project manager.
Lord Hendy also supports better rail links. He says it will create jobs. He is happy about the Borders Railway project. He thinks more people can explore the region.