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Motion · S6M-06284 · 10 Oct 2022

£250,000 Boost for Rail Line Revival in the North East

Lodged by Gillian Martin (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 21 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament notes that the Campaign for North East Rail will be awarded up to £250,000 over four years to help with carrying out a feasibility study into reopening the rail links between Dyce, Ellon, Fraserburgh and Peterhead; understands that the funding comes from the Scottish Government’s Just Transition Fund, a £500 million 10-year commitment to support projects across the north east and Moray, and that it aims to help towards the region’s shift away from fossil fuel reliance, improve low-carbon industry and boost jobs and opportunities; considers that the work will involve Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire Councils, and transport group Nestrans; understands that this new feasibility study will be used to address a number of outstanding flaws and omissions from previous studies, and wishes the Campaign for North East Rail success with the feasibility study.

Supporters (21)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.