Question reference: S6W-02928
- Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 14 September 2021
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Current status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 28 September 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government by what date the new East Linton railway station will open, and how many (a) weekday and (b) weekend services it will have.
Answer
We remain committed to the delivery of East Linton station as early as practicable in Control Period 6 (2019–2024). Network Rail announced on 7 September that local authority planning approval had been received. They are awaiting a final construction programme and will announce an intended completion date as soon as possible.
We continue to work closely with train operators to develop a timetable which will meet the needs of passengers in East Lothian. We will communicate that information widely, including the frequency and stopping patterns, when it has been finalised.