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Borders Rail Bill
22/07/2005
The Waverley Rail Committee has today recommended the
re-introduction of the Borders Rail-link to Galashiels and
Tweedbank.
The Scottish Parliament Committee responsible for
scrutinising the Private Bill to re-establish the Waverley
Railway published its
preliminary report today. The Bill now goes forward for
Parliamentary debate.
Transport Minister Tavish Scott said:
"I am delighted that the Bill Committee have supported
the proposed Waverley rail line. However, I am disappointed
one committee member has reservations about aspects of the
scheme. This is an important rail project which will
increase economic opportunities, and improve quality of
life for communities in both the Borders and
Midlothian.
"This remains a matter that all members of the Scottish
Parliament must decide on, and I would urge that they
support this vital transport link for the people of the
Borders at the parliamentary debate later this year."