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Motion · S6M-18617 · 26 Aug 2025

Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Borders Railway

Lodged by Christine Grahame Standard Motion 19 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament celebrates the 10th anniversary of the re-opening of the Borders Railway; congratulates all those involved in the successful campaign to secure the re-opening of the line from Edinburgh to Tweedbank in September 2015; recognises reports that the line has enjoyed higher than expected passenger numbers, having risen by more than 30% at some stops along the line in 2023-24, reflecting its popularity; believes that the Borders Railway has been instrumental in generating inward investment for communities along the railway corridor, resulting in positive social and economic change, including a welcome boost to tourism; notes that there are a number of celebratory events planned to mark the 10th anniversary of the Borders Railway in September 2025; welcomes the joint funding agreed by the Scottish and UK governments to enable a feasibility study on the extension of the line from Tweedbank to Carlisle via Hawick to proceed, and hopes to see continued positive progress on the campaign for extending the line.

Supporters (19)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.