As part of the first stage of feasibility work on the Borders Railway Tweedbank-Carlisle proposal, there’s now an opportunity for members of the public to have their say about the transport needs of the area. Click on the link https://ow.ly/VwvC50ZJG98”
Electrification masts are now starting to appear on the Borders Railway in preparation for the introduction of “battery-electric trains by the early 2030s, aiming to provide greener, more reliable, and more comfortable journeys for passengers.” Although the main photo attached to this article doesn’t show any of the new masts, embedded within the full text […]
The appointment of WSP as consultants for first stage of the Borders Railway feasibility work is covered by the Border Telegraph.
Our previous post concerned the press release issued by Scottish Borders Council, the local authority leading the feasibility process for extending the Borders Railway to Hawick and completing it through to Carlisle. The main thrust of the press release was that WSP have been appointed as consultants for the Strategic Outline Business Case. In an […]
This news release was issued today (2 July 2026) by Scottish Borders Council: Consultants appointed for next step in Borders Railway work Scottish Borders Council is pleased to announce that it has concluded the tendering process to bring in specialist consultancy support to help deliver the first stage of business case work required for the […]
Friday is Hawick Paper day, and in today’s edition (26 June) the “Grumpy Auld Man” asks what’s going on with the railway feasibility study. He writes “I’m told full consultancy work will start ‘soon’…[and] earlier pledges to be more transparent with regular public updates hasn’t materialised, at least so far.” Peter Heubeck, Campaign for Borders […]
Newsletter 80 has just been published by Campaign for Borders Rail, and it has been sent out to members by email or post. Peter Heubeck writes about how the Campaign will engages with the newly elected Scottish Parliament and with politicians across the political spectrum. CBR’s Chair, Marion Short, gives an account of recent activities, […]
Peter Heubeck, CBR’s Technical Advisor, recently gave a presentation to the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, the content of which appears in the latest CILT Journal Focus
Borders MSP Rachael Hamilton has written to the new Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport, Stephen Flynn, calling for him to accelerate the Borders Railway project and make it “a priority”. She has also invited Mr Flynn to visit the Borders to meet with local stakeholders, including Campaign for Borders Rail, to hear first-hand […]
This new webpage has been launched by SBC to improve communication and public engagement surrounding the Feasibility Study for the Borders Railway extension to Hawick and Carlisle. Divided into five sections, the page will cover:- 1 – Tweedbank to Hawick and Carlisle 2 – Project Overview 3 – Resources and Documentation 4 – Stakeholder Engagement […]
