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European Railroad Discussion > Borders Railway to open next WednesdayDate: 09/02/15 02:02 Borders Railway to open next Wednesday Author: 86235 Queen Elizabeth is due to open the new 35 mile Borders Railway from Edinburgh to Tweedbank next Wednesday, September 9th. This is the restoration of trains over the northern third of the North British Railway's Edinburgh to Carlisle Waverley Route which was closed, and ripped up, amidst great controversy back in 1969. The railway has been rebuilt, primarily as a single track route but with double track sections and will support a half hourly service betwen Tweedbank and Edinburgh. Scotrail are planning to operate a steam hauled service over the line during its first two weeks.
http://www.bordersrailway.co.uk/launch-information/opening-celebrations.aspx Whether this will lead to further pressure to restore the remainder of the line remains to be seen. The towns of Melrose and Hawick (pronounced Hoick) would certainly benefit as would forestry in and around Kielder in Northumberland. Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/02/15 02:02 by 86235. Date: 09/02/15 16:27 Re: Borders Railway to open next Wednesday Author: bakersfielddave yes i hope so
i shall be riding it in early to mid November will post pictures when i get back after 4 weeks vacation in the UK i think i will miss the A4 steam hauled services however Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/02/15 16:27 by bakersfielddave. Date: 09/04/15 08:17 Re: Borders Railway to open next Wednesday Author: DrawingroomA 86235 Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > Queen Elizabeth is due to open the new 35 mile > Borders Railway from Edinburgh to Tweedbank next > Wednesday, September 9th. ... The 9th is a significant day for The Queen. On that day HM will become the longest-reigning British (and Canadian, etc.!) monarch, surpassing the lengthy reign of Queen Victoria. Opening a railway is a wonderful way to celebrate this occasion. I wish I could be there. Date: 09/04/15 14:01 Re: Borders Railway to open next Wednesday Author: SD70M I'm doing the "Border Reiver" railtour on 18/19th September,which traverses this line, it will be my first overnight on a train for some years, although I recently spent nights at places such as Kearney NE, Rochelle IL and Dalton GA watching trains all night.
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