Campaign for Borders Rail’s Newsletter 79 was published today and is being distributed by email or post to members of the Campaign. If you’re not yet a member, please consider joining us. Details at https://campaignforbordersrail.org/support/membership/
In this issue, Peter Heubeck outlines Scottish Borders Council’s approach to the feasibility study and explains in detail the stages by which the study is being conducted.
Marion Short, the Campaign’s Chair reports a better start to 2026 with improved communications established between the Council and the Campaign. She notes that CBR’s AGM will be on 31 October in Galashiels.
Richard Carlile’s Heritage Corner looks at Longtown Station as it was 50 years ago using photos from the Roy Perkins collection.
There’s a page devoted to CBR merchandise.
Peter Heubeck provides a brief summary of some current developments within the railway industry, including a couple that directly affect the Borders Railway.
David Howe writes about what Carlisle (our hoped for southern destination) has to offer visitors both now and in the future.
John Fordyce, Managing Director of The Borders Distillery, gives a view about the railway and its prospects from a local-based business perspective.
Cath Elliott-Walker of the Hawick Reviers Committee, which runs an annual event in Hawick, expresses her full endorsement of CBR’s aims to see the railway return to Hawick and Carlisle as soon as possible.
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