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Chamber and committees

Question reference: S5W-11354

  • Asked by: Michelle Ballantyne, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: 18 September 2017
  • Current status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 2 October 2017

Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it is considering proposals to extend the Borders railway line towards Carlisle.


Answer

The Scottish Government has given a commitment to examining the case for an extension of the Borders Railway, along with potential improvements to the A1, A7 and A68. This work is currently being taken forward by Transport Scotland through the Borders Transport Corridors – Pre-Appraisal study. This study will provide a sound evidence base to be taken forward for further assessment within the Strategic Transport Projects Review which will be delivered during the lifetime of this Parliament.