WORK has started on a new multi-million-pound railway station to serve East Linton.
Network Rail was given permission for the station by East Lothian Council in September last year.
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When complete, it will be the first time the village has had a railway station since 1964.
Campaigners have been calling for a station to return for more than two decades.
🏴 Scotland's Railway is expanding. ⁰⁰🏗️ Work on a brand new station in East Linton, @ELCouncil has begun. Here's a look at what's planned. pic.twitter.com/UkqGZE0KYX
— Network Rail Scotland (@NetworkRailSCOT) February 12, 2022
Plans are now on the right track, with hopes the station, which will be part of the East Coast Main Line, could open by March 2024.
The new station will feature parking for more than 125 vehicles, including 18 electric vehicle charging spaces.
Pedestrian access is also available from the eastern side of the line.
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