anti-pacer
Established Member
I watched a Holyrood debate on BBC Parliament (on catch-up) this morning for a lengthy 2h 30m! Now apart from being bleary eyed after getting up at 5am to watch such an intense debate, it was apparent that Scotland have a real vision for their railways.
With the Borders rail line opening, and the EGIP scheme projected to open up electrification not just on Scotland's busiest inter-city line, but hopefully to both Alloa and Whifflet too, the Scottish government seem to care very much about its passengers and what THEY need.
This coupled with their fairly recent achievements - such as the Airdrie-Bathgate link, procuring new stock in the form of Class 380's, the Paisley Canal electrification, and of course the opening of the Alloa line - show Scotland's commitment to railways.
I sincerely hope that the desired "Rail in the North Executive" gets the go ahead, and we in the North of England can enjoy similar.
That said, I do hope HS2 is built to accommodate those north of the border, and that electrification of the Fife Circle is considered.
What's your thoughts on this?
With the Borders rail line opening, and the EGIP scheme projected to open up electrification not just on Scotland's busiest inter-city line, but hopefully to both Alloa and Whifflet too, the Scottish government seem to care very much about its passengers and what THEY need.
This coupled with their fairly recent achievements - such as the Airdrie-Bathgate link, procuring new stock in the form of Class 380's, the Paisley Canal electrification, and of course the opening of the Alloa line - show Scotland's commitment to railways.
I sincerely hope that the desired "Rail in the North Executive" gets the go ahead, and we in the North of England can enjoy similar.
That said, I do hope HS2 is built to accommodate those north of the border, and that electrification of the Fife Circle is considered.
What's your thoughts on this?