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Motion · S6M-00831 · 6 Aug 2021

Rail Infrastructure in North East Scotland

Lodged by Gillian Martin (Scottish National Party) Members' Business Motion 15 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament acknowledges the work undertaken by campaigners advocating for the reinstatement of rail services in the north east of Scotland, beginning with those between Dyce and Ellon, that were lost following the Beeching cuts; understands that residents of east Aberdeenshire are currently reliant on road transport for local travel, and that the area has one of the highest car usage levels in Scotland; believes that improving rail infrastructure is vital to achieving the ambitious net zero targets set by the Scottish Government; further believes that rail brings economic improvements to rural areas and could provide low-carbon freight opportunities for businesses in the north east; considers that young people in rural Aberdeenshire need fast, reliable and low-carbon transport to access further and higher education more easily; notes that the major towns of Ellon, Peterhead and Fraserburgh do not currently have any rail infrastructure, and believes that new rail connectivity between Dyce and Ellon would improve access to the national transport network for residents of rural areas.

Supporters (15)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.