Date: 05/01/2011

Scotland’s new Transport Minister is to face questions from MSPs over his role in promoting a controversial railway that residents claim has led to their sleep being disturbed at night.

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Company: Kincardine Line (North British Railway)
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Company: Stirling and Dunfermline Railway
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