West Fife: Boost for bid to restore historic rail link from Glasgow to Dunfermline [Evening Times]



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Date: 01/10/2020

Campaigners have shared their delight at news the city^s direct link to Dunfermline could be returned after six decades in the sidings.


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Boost for bid to restore historic rail link from Glasgow to Fife

Evening Times

Campaigners have shared their delight at news the citys direct link to Dunfermline could be returned after six decades in the sidings.

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Tags: x Stirling x Alloa x Kincardine x Dunfermline

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09/09/2020 Scottish Government launches 1bn green investment portfolio [Scottish Construction Now]
07/09/2020Possible half-hourly passenger service between Alloa and Longannet [Railstaff]
03/09/2020Rail works to inform project development for Fife and Clackmannanshire [Network Rail]
02/09/2020Babcock Rosyth secures four-year Serco ferry contract [Dunfermline Press]
31/08/2020Fare hike: low-income Fifers are being 'priced off the railway' [Dunfermline Press]
28/08/2020VisitScotland director backs moves for Rosyth ferry [Dunfermline Press]
24/08/2020Dunfermline MP Douglas Chapman wants West Fife rail line open again [Dunfermline Press]
07/08/2020London link lined up for station in Cumbernauld [Cumbernauld News]
07/08/2020Designer pulls out all the stops in Dunfermline Metro map [Dunfermline Press]
30/07/2020Government announce Longannet rail hub intentions [Dunfermline Press]
23/07/2020Physical distancing is to reduce to one metre on trains [Dunfermline Press]
20/07/2020Family firm in the saddle at Inverkeithing station [Dunfermline Press]
27/05/2020Inverkeithing turning circle drives Stagecoach round the bend [Dunfermline Press]
22/05/2020New £80,000 study could lead to new stations between Laurencekirk and Aberdeen [Press and Journal]
22/05/2020Campaign for Rosyth ferry link to Europe floated again [Dunfermline Press]
05/03/2020Rail link proposals still on track [Alloa Advertiser]
03/03/2020Talgo make big impression at Holyrood reception [Dunfermline Press]
22/02/2020Major delays on Scotrail network due to supply issue at Haymarket - Stirling line closed [The Herald]
21/02/2020Perth rail passengers told by ScotRail to expect delays and cancellations after flooding [Daily Record]
17/02/2020Talgo train coach to arrive in Kincardine [Dunfermline Press]
16/02/2020Flood forces closure of Stirling to Dunblane rail link [Falkirk Herald]
14/02/2020Network Rail work will shut part of Kingseat Road [Dunfermline Press]
05/02/2020Call for five new stops on Alloa-Dunfermline route [Alloa Advertiser]
03/02/2020Cancellations on Fife Circle double [Dunfermline Press]
22/01/2020The next tram to Fife? You're in for a long wait [Dunfermline Press]
14/01/2020ScotRail 'window-shopping' for trains [Dunfermline Press]
09/01/2020In pictures: Photos from Dunfermline's past [Dunfermline Press]
02/01/2020Inverkeithing train cancellations top 1000 [Dunfermline Press]
19/12/2019Talgo on track as train plant site approved by Fife Council [Dunfermline Press]
31/10/2019'Drastic action' needed at level crossing following death [Stirling News]
10/09/2019Official opening for Stirling station footbridge [Network Rail]
06/09/2019New Stirling-London rail link planned by Grand Union [Scotsman]
07/05/2019Historic footbridge successfully installed at Stirling station [Network Rail]
12/04/2019Cement slabs dropped onto Fife railway line threaten derailment [Scotsman]
21/02/2019Stirling station canopy in line for restoration as part of redevelopment project [Daily Record]
24/01/2019Flying Scotsman to steam round Forth in May [Scotsman]
14/12/2018Network Rail to remove temporary footbridge at Kerse Road, Stirling [Network Rail]
12/12/2018ScotRail introduces EMUs onto newly-wired Central Belt routes [RAIL]
28/11/2018First electric train for Stirling-Dunblane-Alloa line [Network Rail]
26/10/2018Network Rail and Stirling MSP unveil plaque [Network Rail]
15/10/2018Network Rail to open £8m Stirling railway bridge early to all traffic [Network Rail]
14/10/2018Stirling Railway Station - Drone Footage [ScotRail YouTube]
29/09/2018New roof planned at Aberdeen Railway Station [Press & Journal]
20/09/2018Stirling-Dunblane-Alloa electrification means changes for Central Belt travellers [Network Rail]
31/07/2018ScotRail targets further electrification schemes [RAIL]
26/07/2018Stirling station footbridge works set to start [Network Rail]
18/07/2018Kerse Road bridge reaches new heights [Network Rail]
21/05/2018First section of Stirling-Dunblane-Alloa electrification delivered [Network Rail]
15/05/2018Plans submitted for Stirling station footbridge works [Network Rail]
30/04/2018Bruce Crawford MSP visits Kerse Road to view progress [Network Rail]
24/04/2018Rail staff to go on strike in May and June [Scotsman]
19/04/2018Degrading tunnel in Fife filled with polystyrene [BBC Scotland]
13/04/2018Kerse Road closure set to begin [Network Rail]
04/04/2018Changing trains in Scotland [Rail Engineer]
11/12/2017New report calls for a rail revolution in Fife [The Courier]
14/09/2017ScotRail workers vote for action over CCTV job cuts [BBC News]
01/09/2017ScotRail 'hopes' to redevelop station [Daily Record]
06/08/2017Aberdour's history stays on track [Dunfermline Press]
02/07/2017Death of Glasgow councillor Alistair Watson [BBC News]
05/06/2017Engineering work causes train delays [BBC News]
23/03/2017ScotRail's 'new' HSTs [Rail Engineer]
12/01/2017Main road through Stirling set to be closed for a year for rail works [Daily Record]
07/01/2017Study into west Fife rail link hailed as a big step [Dundee Courier]
11/12/2016ScotRail takes delivery of first new electric train [BBC News]
18/09/2016Costs soar on another two Scots rail projects [Sunday Post]
24/08/2016Rail travellers warned to expect months of disruption [STV News]
07/08/2016Glasgow Queen Street station tunnel reopens [BBC News]
29/05/2016Major disruption hits 80 ScotRail trains today [Evening News]
21/03/2016Rush-hour delays after Glasgow Queen Street tunnel closure [BBC News]
20/03/2016Tunnel shuts for Glasgow Queen Street station upgrade [BBC News]
15/03/2016Rail revolution means 200 more services and 20,000 more seats for Scots passengers [Transport Scotland]
11/02/2016Proposals for the extension of passenger services between Alloa and Fife [Alloa Advertiser]
14/12/2015
17/09/2015ScotRail to hire 100 new train drivers [BBC News]
04/08/2015New rail freight terminal in Bellshill approved [BBC News]
16/03/2015Longannet plant axe could be green light for trains [Scotsman]
12/03/2015New ScotRail train designs unveiled [BBC News]
12/02/2015Residents' misery over reopened Stirling railway line [BBC News]
23/07/2014Extending and developing Scotland's rail network [Scotsman]
20/01/2014Years of delays on Stirling-Alloa-Kincardine line [Scotsman]
29/11/2013Urgent improvement call for ScotRail, Network Rail [Scotsman]
17/10/2013Alloa rail line needs '£17m' repairs [Stirling Observer]
13/10/2013Stirling-Alloa-Kincardine railway line needs rebuild [Scotland on Sunday]
18/09/2013Borders to Edinburgh rail route interchange preparations begin [BBC News]
21/08/2013Rail Electrification Programme - EGIP [Transport Scotland]
09/07/2013Trains disrupted by hot weather [BBC]
28/12/2012RMT union consults over escalating Network Rail dispute [BBC News]
31/08/2012Engineers work overnight to clear blocked rail line after landslip [STV]
29/08/2012Heavy rains hit parts of Scotland [BBC News]
18/06/2012Delayed trains after track damage at Stonehaven [Kincardineshire Observer]
01/06/2012Action group to continue fight against railway line [Stirling Observer]
26/04/2012Railway signallers walk out in two-day strike over shifts [STV]
21/04/2012Railway signal staff to strike over rosters [Scotsman]
04/04/2012Railway signal workers could strike over 12-hour shifts [Scotsman]
03/04/2012New stations and upgrades planned under £30m rail investment [Scotsman]
16/03/2012Victory for West Fife commuters in battle to keep rail service [Dunfermline Press]
26/10/2011Stirling to Larbert trains cancelled as car hits bridge [BBC News]
19/10/2011NCB no 29 moves to Shed 47 for restoration work [Railscot]
23/05/2011Newtonhill station supporters call for reopening [BBC]
03/02/2011MSP call for more powers to help allay rail fears [Stirling Observer]
25/01/2011Rail cable thieves in Inverkeithing close the East Coast line [Dunfermline Press]
26/11/2010Evocative posters to brighten up Stonehaven station [Kincardineshire Observer]
04/11/2010West Fife commuters face wait until 2019 for longer trains [Dunfermline Press]
02/07/2010Rail bosses block Forth Bridge heritage bid [Dunfermline Press]
30/12/2009Man dies after being hit by train [BBC News Article]
15/10/2009Final element of transport hub [Kincardineshire Observer article]
14/07/2009Remedial work needed on £85m line [BBC News]
18/06/2009Families rail against noisy freight trains [Dunfermline Press]
14/05/2009Rail link marks first full year [BBC News]
07/05/2009MSP challenges rail bosses to try out 'crush hour' [Dunfermline Press]
06/03/2009Service boost for Alloa rail link [BBC News Article]
14/02/2009Family claim near miss on level crossing [Dunfermline Press]
12/02/2009Fury at freight train noise level [BBC News Article]
05/02/2009Safety barriers jammed 21 times [BBC News Article]
20/12/2008West Fife Rail Link proposed - but nobody knows where [Dunfermline Press]
18/12/2008Alloa to Rosyth link considered [BBC News Article]
12/12/2008New rail link exceeds expectation [BBC News Article]
22/11/2008New Winter timetable [First ScotRail]
30/08/2008Alloa rail link could be extended [BBC News]
28/08/2008Hopes grow for direct Dunfermline - Glasgow rail service [Dunfermline Press]
25/08/2008More people taking the train [Scottish Government]
17/07/2008Rail users are given tickets to ride [BBC News Article]
29/05/2008Ticket machine promised for Alloa [BBC News Article]
28/05/2008Ticketing woes for new Alloa line [BBC News]
19/05/2008First passenger takes Alloa train [BBC News]
15/05/2008Train line reopens after 40 years [BBC News Article]
18/04/2008Dunfermline Eastern Extension (DEX) commuters set for tram link into Edinburgh [Dunfermline Press article]
17/04/2008New rail halt proposed for Dunfermline West [Dunfermline Press Item]
04/04/2008Freight trains return to Alloa rail route [EWS]
02/04/2008Town welcomes first train in 40 years [BBC News]
25/03/2008Hopes for Longannet Colliery reopening rise [Dunfermline Press Article]
17/03/2008Alloa rail link 'to open in May' [BBC News Article]
27/02/2008Laurencekirk station on track [Kincardineshire Observer]
16/02/2008Station parking 'still on track' [BBC News Article]
06/02/2008Bluetooth posters target visitors [BBC News Article]
24/11/2007Shed 47 collection grows
31/08/2007Lorry bridge crash jams traffic [BBC News]
10/05/2007Opening of new rail link delayed [BBC News]
30/09/2006Improvements to rail services [Scottish Executive]
07/06/2006Scott marking bridge work [Scotsman]
31/05/2006Jeff's SAK Pages
23/03/2006Castle Cement to build depot at Mossend
18/08/2005Re-opening of Stirling-Alloa-Kincardine rail line [Scottish Executive]
06/07/2005G8 Protests block railway lines
16/06/2005Green light for new Forth crossing [Scotsman]
15/06/2005D-day for Kincardine bridge plan [BBC News]
15/06/2005Minister set to reveal Executive stance on £71m bridge plans [Scotsman]
15/06/2005Bridge gets go-ahead [Scotsman]
25/08/2004Experts boost bid to reopen railway [Scotsman]
05/07/2004MSPs clear way for £37m transport 'milestone' [Scotsman]
28/05/2004Green signal for first trains to Alloa in nearly 40 years [Scotsman]
23/03/2004Talk on Stirling - Alloa - Kincardine re-opening
04/03/2004Airdrie to Bathgate consultation phase; Airdrie Public Meeting
05/07/2003Forth Bridge to close for Repairs
18/05/2003ScotRail's summer timetable [ScotRail]
07/05/2003Scottish Power contract with Clydeport
21/03/2003Extension of CCTV station coverage
26/02/2003Stirling - Alloa - Kincardine Bill Presented to Parliament
25/02/2003Lengthening of station platforms
10/11/2002Line blocked by landslip near Larbert [Railscot]
30/07/2002'Monsoon' disrupts services [Railscot]
14/01/2002Strategic Rail Authority's 10 year plan [SRA]
01/12/2001Railtrack withdraw from four projects
15/08/2001Rail Passengers Committee meeting in Dunblane [Railscot]
16/05/2001Rail Passengers Committee meeting in North Berwick [Railscot]
21/02/2001Rail Passengers Committee meeting in Dunfermline
02/01/2001Landslide near Gleneagles [Railscot]
24/09/2000Scotland's last mainline Lower Quadrant Signal to be removed
25/01/2000Dunfermline Queen Margaret Station opened.
17/01/2000Dunfermline CCTV centre opened
14/07/1999Stirling Road to re-open
22/03/1999Contract for Dunfermline Queen Margaret let

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