Platform lengthening on WHL?

Network Rail has applied for planning approval to lengthen eight platforms to allow for longer trains at the following stations: Helensburgh Upper Garelochhead Arrochar and Tarbet Ardlui Crianlarich Bridge of Orchy Tulloch Roy Bridge Three of the stations (Ardlui, Bridge of Orchy and Garelochhead) are listed buildings. Funding for the…

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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.”

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Winter/Spring 2023 West Highland News Plus is here!

  This edition of West Highland News Plus contains the many usual features plus It includes “WEST HIGHLAND SUMMER SATURDAYS IN 1957” by John McGregor and “CRIEFF LINES NO MORE – PART 3” by David Ferguson.  Free to members or £4 plus p&p from the Editor, Doug Carmichael

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Highland Explorer to serve Fort William & Mallaig

From March 2023 the Highland Explorer coach is due to be added to one ScotRail train in each direction between Glasgow Queen Street, Fort William and Mallaig AND there will no longer be a supplement to use the seating!  This is particularly appropriate timing with the UCI Cycling World Championship…

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