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Long held plans for the re-opening of Eastriggs railway station have been dismissed by Transport Scotland - with the decision described as a 'huge blow' for Annandale. It comes after the government agency wrote to the South of West of Scotland Transport Partnership (SWESTRANS) saying the economic cases simply 'do not stack up' for re-opening.
(Permalink) Eastriggs Re-opening South of West of Scotland Transport Partnership Eastriggs: Looking west towards Annan over the remains of Dornock (later Eastriggs) station on 17 July 2008. Double track has recently been reinstated at this point as part of the Gretna - Annan redoubling proje ... Eastriggs: An old timetable from 1916 showing a 26 minute spell during which 7 additional workmens trains arrived at Dornock station in connection with the munitions factory. Dornock was renamed Eastriggs ... |