This article has been published as a supplementary feature in conjunction with Campaign for Borders Rail’s Newsletter 62. To receive the full newsletter, please subscribe to become a member of the Campaign – details at https://campaignforbordersrail.org/support/ Back in the days before shaking hands became life-threateningly foolhardy, Simon Walton met Rob Bell, for a special edition […]
“Campaign more important now than ever” “Building the new cross-border rail rink is the most important post-coronavirus project we can undertake to redefine ourselves” Simon Walton, chair, Campaign for Borders Rail Campaign for Borders Rail has made a radical restatement of policy, and pledges more to commerce and the community on both sides of the […]
Campaign for Borders Rail Newsletter 61 Headlines include: • Two million passengers • Operational issues • Extension to Carlisle • Congratulations for Stow community • Harsh words from local councillor • Channel 5 features line AUDIO INTERVIEW with Rob Bell LINK: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ije2nk3kld2bxws/rob%20bell%20and%20simon%20walton.m4a?dl=0 The Campaign for Borders Rail, the group that successfully lobbies for the building of […]
Holding its first AGM in Edinburgh for over ten years, the Campaign for Borders Rail was told on Tuesday morning that completing the main line from Tweedbank to Carlisle, was ‘absolutely rock solid’. That enthusiastic message came from Christine Grahame, MSP for Midlothian South, Tweedale and Lauderdale, who has been an enthusiastic supporter of the […]
Ten million pounds for feasibility study, and ten thousand pounds to fund the Campaign. Campaign for Borders Rail launches Onward To Carlisle fundraiser, and governments pledge funds for long awaited feasibility study to extend Borders Railway to Carlisle, as Campaign prepares to hold 20th anniversary AGM. These are the top stories for the Campaign’s latest […]
Ten million pounds for feasibility study, and ten thousand pounds to fund the Campaign. Campaign for Borders Rail launches Onward To Carlisle fundraiser, and governments pledge funds for long awaited feasibility study to extend Borders Railway to Carlisle, as Campaign prepares to hold 20th anniversary AGM. These are the top stories for the Campaign’s latest newsletter. […]
Onward to Carlisle Fund Campaign launches funding drive online With around £2,500 already raised among members, the Campaign for Borders Rail today launched its Onward to Carlisle Fund via the online platform JustGiving.com. Speaking at the lunchtime launch, Simon Walton, the Campaign’s chair, said that the pressure was on the Campaign to deliver. “We are […]
CAMPAIGN FOR BORDERS RAILPRESS RELEASE 17 June 2019 Political prevarication prompts Campaign funding launch The Campaign for Borders Rail has responded in generally positive terms to the news that electrifcation is on the agenda for the Borders Railway, as reported in The Scotsman (https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/scottish-government-is-considering-plans-to-electrify-the-borders-railway-1-4948207) Additionally, the influential lobbying organisation has launched its widest ever funding […]
CAMPAIGN FOR BORDERS RAIL : PRESS RELEASE 18 FEBRUARY 2019 Campaign concerns on overcrowding as Borders Railway growth continues The Campaign for Borders Rail (CBR) has again voiced concern regarding overcrowding on the Borders Railway. It makes a statement in the latest newsletter (February 2019, #58). A call has been made for a user group […]
Commemoration of 50th anniversary of closure. Campaign for Borders Rail to commemorate closure of ‘Waverley Route’ and reaffirm lobby for extension of the Borders Railway, through Hawick to Carlisle Photocall at Tweedbank Station Saturday, 5 January 2019, at 1335 (scheduled arrival time of special train commemorating last through working). Office bearers and supporters of the […]
