Stirling-Dunblane-Alloa electrification means changes for Central Belt travellers [Network Rail]





Date: 20/09/2018

Work to electrify the Stirling, Dunblane and Alloa lines ahead of the introduction of new electric trains will see the railway between Larbert and Dunblane close from Sunday October 14 to Monday October 22.


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Stirling-Dunblane-Alloa electrification means changes for Central Belt travellers

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Work to electrify the Stirling, Dunblane and Alloa lines ahead of the introduction of new electric trains will see the railway between Larbert and Dunblane close from Sunday October 14 to Monday October 22.

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