Possible half-hourly passenger service between Alloa and Longannet [Railstaff]





Date: 07/09/2020

Passenger services could be reinstated between Clackmannanshire and Fife in Scotland, depending on the outcome of the next phase of development work between Alloa and Longannet. Network Rail engineers will be carrying out survey work and site and geological investigations which will help inform the development of a project which could enhance and electrify the line.


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Possible half-hourly passenger service between Alloa and Longannet

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Passenger services could be reinstated between Clackmannanshire and Fife in Scotland, depending on the outcome of the next phase of development work between All

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