Reversing Beeching cuts ‘would cost far more’ than £500m Tory fund
A £500 million fund pledged by the Tories to restore rail lines and stations axed in the 1960s “is not going to buy you very much”, a rail expert has warned.
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Long-term calls to reopen rail lines closed in Beeching cuts
Rail campaigners have long called for many of the lines axed following the 1963 Beeching Report to be re-opened.
North-east railway signal box to be demolished
A railway signal box at a north-east station will be demolished despite hopes that it could be retained for the use of the local community.
Aberdeen leapfrogs Inverness to become most crime-ridden train station in north of Scotland
Aberdeen is home to the most crime-ridden train station in the north of Scotland, according to shocking new figures.
Steam trains will return to Aberdeen after decades-long absence
The first steam train for more than two decades will arrive in Aberdeen this week.
More cancelled trains as ScotRail staffing shortage rumbles on
Another week has begun with turmoil for rail passengers in Scotland as staff shortages have led to more cancelled services.
Business chief says north-east ‘deserves better’ following Scottish Budget’s ‘glaring omission’ of vital £200m railway project
An Aberdeen business leader has said the north-east “deserves better” following the Scottish Budget’s “glaring omission” of a vital £200 million railway project.
Person killed after being hit by train south of Aberdeen
A person has died after being hit by a train in the south of Aberdeen this afternoon.
Full steam ahead as model rail enthusiasts gear up for TV appearance
Scores of train enthusiasts packed out a north-east hotel over the weekend for a celebration of railway replicas.
ScotRail announces significant timetable improvements
ScotRail has announced improvements to its timetable.
VIDEO: Hundreds hot-foot it to annual steam bash
Hundreds of train enthusiasts went full steam ahead to a north-east museum yesterday to get a first-hand look at the country's railway heritage.
Venonmous railway row breaks out between north-east councillors
An acrimonious row erupted between north-east councillors last night over the future of railways in the region.
Fraserburgh and Peterhead ‘most unwanted’ by railway network
Peterhead and Fraserburgh are further from the British rail network than any other town, new research has revealed.
ScotRail could abandon Highlands in favour of Borders with modern trains
Rail passengers in the Highlands could lose their modern carriages to a new railway in the Borders.
More than 100 cyclists sought for 75-mile adventure through Aberdeenshire
More than 100 cyclists will enjoy Aberdeenshire's breathtaking scenery as they take part in a 75-mile challenge this month.
Volunteers plant 200 trees as Burghead community garden takes shape
More than 200 trees have been planted by volunteers on the site of a former Moray railway station.
Hazardous Buchan bridge is closed for repairs
A historic north-east village bridge which was branded a health risk has been sealed off for vital repairs.