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Motion · S6M-06401 · 20 Oct 2022

Rerailing Scotland

Lodged by Karen Adam (Scottish National Party) Members' Business Motion 31 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises what it sees as the vital role that Scotland’s railways will fulfil in the low-carbon economy; considers that inclusive growth and access to high-quality public transport are transformative for people and businesses; understands that Peterhead and Fraserburgh are the two largest towns in Scotland that are cut-off from rail connectivity; notes the view that rail links could lead to substantial investment and the regeneration of the towns; believes that the ports located in the towns are strategically crucial for future trade routes with Scotland's Nordic and European neighbours; notes reports of the vast economic potential that freight trains would bring to the local, regional and national economy, and congratulates the Campaign For North East Rail on being awarded £250,000 by the Scottish Government’s Just Transition Fund to carry out a feasibility study on the viability of reinstating rail to Fraserburgh, Peterhead, and Ellon, and notes the calls for rail links to Fraserburgh, Peterhead, and Ellon to be re-established as part of the Scottish rail network as a matter of priority to benefit the wider north east and all of Scotland.

Supporters (31)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.