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Airport rail link stays on track

Discussion in 'On Track.' started by stepney60, Jun 8, 2006.

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    MSPs have given a cautious green light to plans for a new rail link to Glasgow Airport.

    However, they warned that the scheme was seriously hampered by a lack of direct connections to other places.

    The private bill was introduced to the Scottish Parliament by Strathclyde Passenger Transport (SPT). A Holyrood committee has studied the scheme and recommended it should go to the full parliament for further consideration.

    The rail link involves upgrading five-and-a-half miles of track and laying one mile of track between Paisley St James Station and Glasgow Airport. Based on 2004 prices, SPT estimates building the new link would cost £160m.

    The new track could be up and running by 2009 if approved.

    Full story HERE

    SOURCE: BBC
     
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