1bn pounds Scottish rail electrification on track

A 1bn GBP programme to electrify 200 miles of railway line in Scotland remains on track despite cuts elsewhere in the UK.

Addressing concerns plans to electrify the Central Belt track by 2016 may be scaled back Transport Scotland stated “We remain committed to working with our industry partners to deliver the significant programme of electrification works.”

The work will help cut journey times between Edinburgh and Glasgow to 35 minutes.

Source: BTN

05.07.10