Date: 21/08/2022

Electrification plans which would lead to a greener future for part of the rail network in the Borders have been disclosed.

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The 5-car 1011 Edinburgh Waverley - Tweedbank pulls away from the platform at Eskbank on 28 April 2019. The curve onto Hardengreen Viaduct is just visible beyond the bridge.
Location: Eskbank
Company: Borders Railway (Network Rail)
28/04/2019 John Furnevel

Probably the most short-sighted piece of infrastructure on the entire Borders Railway - Overbridge 41 at Cowbraehill between Tynehead and Falahill, looking south on 15th July. Under Transport Scotland's original specification this section of the route would have been double track. Following the cutback from 16 miles to just 9 miles of double track on the railway, this will now be single - and, in the absence of 'passive provision', any future attempt to double here will require complete demolition of the bridge (carrying a farm access road).
Location: Tynehead Junction
Company: Edinburgh and Hawick Railway (North British Railway)
15/07/2014 David Spaven

View north over Gorebridge station from Lady Brae road bridge as the 0947 Tweedbank - Edinburgh service calls on a cold and grey Sunday morning in January 2022.
Location: Gorebridge
Company: Edinburgh and Hawick Railway (North British Railway)
23/01/2022 John Furnevel

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