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27th February 2026. HAWICK PAPER

The Hawick Paper today (27 Feb, pages 1 and 5) includes a concise informative article about progress with the Borders Railway business case.

Councillor Watson McAteer is quoted : “I appreciate the time taken to reach this stage has resulted in a high dehree of scepticism. However, this announcement is a very positive step to finally see the railway reach Hawick, Newcastleton and ultimately Carlisle.”

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