Question reference: S5W-00212
- Asked by: Oliver Mundell, MSP for Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 25 May 2016
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Current status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 6 June 2016
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government on the possible extension of the Borders Railway route to Carlisle.
Answer
It was a manifesto commitment to conduct a feasibility study examining the case for extension of the Borders Railway route to Carlisle. We will take the lead with local authority partners including engagement with UK Government and other interested stakeholders to progress this matter.