CBR has responded enthusiastically to the Leeds-based ‘Rail North’ consultation, endorsing the emphasis on improving connectivity from within the region to major centres in other regions such as Edinburgh and Glasgow. It has also made three key suggestions: 1 – The Rail North consortium should be expanded to include representation from local authorities in the […]
The 44th CBR newsletter has now been published, featuring: * AGM 2013: Onwards to Hawick * Dear Diary – we’ve been busy * Social Media Like & Tweet us * Hassendean – a bridge to star * Community Rail joint ticketing * Get on the CBR Committee – it’s fun and free. The electronic version […]
CBR has announced details of its 2013 Annual General Meeting, which is to be held on Wednesday 27th November at the Tower Mill auditorium in Hawick. The meeting will start promptly at 6.30pm and is open to the general public and CBR members alike. Official business, including election of office-bearers will be conducted between 6.30 […]
In anticipation of the forthcoming issue of the Invitation to Tender for the next ScotRail franchise, CBR has written to Transport Scotland urging the government agency to ensure (1) that the trains used on the Borders Railway are modified to carry 6 cycle spaces per 3-car unit, and (2) that “the timetable specification should ensure […]
