Network Rail Managing Director for Scotland Phil Verster says that the poor weather affecting the country has not delayed progress of the £41 million Edinburgh Gateway station, and that it remains on course to open (as scheduled) in December.

The station is part of the Edinburgh to Glasgow Improvement Programme (EGIP), and will enable Fife Circle passengers to connect with trains on the main line between the two major cities.

Verster, speaking on January 20 during a visit to the site with Scottish Transport Minister Derek Mackay, said: “Despite the challenging weather, the project team at Edinburgh Gateway has maintained its focus on keeping this work on programme.

  • For more on this, read RAIL 793, published on February 3.

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