Date: 27/07/2013

The Rail Freight Group (RFG) has said upgrading the railway line between Perth and Inverness would help to ease travel on the A9 trunk road. The call follows the Scottish government's announcement that average speed cameras will be installed on the road between the two cities.

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Rail Freight Group calls for Perth-Inverness line upgrade

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The Rail Freight Group says upgrading the railway line between Perth and Inverness would help to ease travel on the A9 trunk road.

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