Rannoch Viaduct renovation and other works
After a week of closure, the line reopened 25 March: West Highland Line re-opens following completion of £1.6m Rannoch viaduct upgrade (networkrailmediacentre.co.uk)
Category: NEWS
WEST HIGHLAND NEWS PLUS Spring 2024 published
This edition includes fantastic quality photos such as those of Ian Lothian (plus a review of his book), extensive “On the Waterfront”, Spotlight on The Oban Line from early days, Winchburgh Tramway and Heritage Railways.
Rannoch Moor viaduct refurbishment, 16-25 March, 2024
Europe’s most remote railway viaduct about to undergo major upgrade | RailFreight.com
Network Rail Scotland work on WHL platform extensions began January 2024
“Helensburgh Upper, Ardlui, Roy Bridge, Garelochhead, Arrochar and Tarbet, Crianlarich, Bridge of Orchy and Tulloch stations will all benefit from the £1.7m investment on the route. Funded by the Scottish Government, the project began at Arrochar & Tarbet with plans to deliver the improvements at all of the stations by…
“Benighted on the Moor” audio play and guided walks launch, October 2023
You can listen to the play, written by Paul Hernes Barnes with Eilidh Cameron Sykes and Lodhaid MacRath, (the true story of the early surveying of the line in 1889) and to the audio guides to the walks at Bridge of Orchy, Corrour and Rannoch here
First appearance of Bubble Car “Flora”, September 2023
Class 121 number 55022 ‘Flora’, belongintg to Locomotive Services Limited (LSL) passing Polnish Chapel during private charter work.
WEST HIGHLAND NEWS PLUS Autumn 2023 published
This edition includes Caledonian Sleeper, The Jacobite, On The Waterfront, Summer Diesel Services in the Sixties and Book Reviews as well as the usual collection of stunning images, all brilliantly edited by Doug Carmichael.
Highland Explorer wins award for “Excellence in Transport Design” at the Scottish Transport Awards, 22 June, 2023.
Full details here: Highland Explorer Award Interesting video with some unusual combinations eg with Class 170 (but not on WHL): Abellio ScotRail Class 153 “Highland Explorer” Active Travel Bike Trains – YouTube
New audio guide to the West Highland Lines
Written by ScotRail and published by geotourist this is an excellent (and free!) guide to the Lines. It is available at West Highland Line | Tour Details — Geotourist – take it with you on your journey!
Caledonian Sleeper to be nationalised
The Scottish Government has announced that it will manage the Caledonian Sleeper from the 25th of June 2023 through Scottish Rail Holdings. “Caledonian Sleeper staff will transfer to the new Scottish Government owned entity, with their terms and conditions protected.”
WEST HIGHLAND NEWS PLUS Spring 2024 published
This edition includes fantastic quality photos such as those of Ian Lothian (plus a review of his book), extensive “On the Waterfront”, Spotlight on The Oban Line from early days, Winchburgh Tramway and Heritage Railways.
Rannoch Moor viaduct refurbishment, 16-25 March, 2024
Europe’s most remote railway viaduct about to undergo major upgrade | RailFreight.com
Network Rail Scotland work on WHL platform extensions began January 2024
“Helensburgh Upper, Ardlui, Roy Bridge, Garelochhead, Arrochar and Tarbet, Crianlarich, Bridge of Orchy and Tulloch stations will all benefit from the £1.7m investment on the route. Funded by the Scottish Government, the project began at Arrochar & Tarbet with plans to deliver the improvements at all of the stations by…
“Benighted on the Moor” audio play and guided walks launch, October 2023
You can listen to the play, written by Paul Hernes Barnes with Eilidh Cameron Sykes and Lodhaid MacRath, (the true story of the early surveying of the line in 1889) and to the audio guides to the walks at Bridge of Orchy, Corrour and Rannoch here
First appearance of Bubble Car “Flora”, September 2023
Class 121 number 55022 ‘Flora’, belongintg to Locomotive Services Limited (LSL) passing Polnish Chapel during private charter work.
WEST HIGHLAND NEWS PLUS Autumn 2023 published
This edition includes Caledonian Sleeper, The Jacobite, On The Waterfront, Summer Diesel Services in the Sixties and Book Reviews as well as the usual collection of stunning images, all brilliantly edited by Doug Carmichael.
Highland Explorer wins award for “Excellence in Transport Design” at the Scottish Transport Awards, 22 June, 2023.
Full details here: Highland Explorer Award Interesting video with some unusual combinations eg with Class 170 (but not on WHL): Abellio ScotRail Class 153 “Highland Explorer” Active Travel Bike Trains – YouTube
New audio guide to the West Highland Lines
Written by ScotRail and published by geotourist this is an excellent (and free!) guide to the Lines. It is available at West Highland Line | Tour Details — Geotourist – take it with you on your journey!
Caledonian Sleeper to be nationalised
The Scottish Government has announced that it will manage the Caledonian Sleeper from the 25th of June 2023 through Scottish Rail Holdings. “Caledonian Sleeper staff will transfer to the new Scottish Government owned entity, with their terms and conditions protected.”