South Lanarkshire Council leaders have asked Transport Scotland to clarify the evidence that led to the annulment ofEast Kilbride's decision to duplicate rail lines. I asked.
East Joe Fagan, leader of the Council representing Kilbride Central Northward, urged the Scottish Government Transport Authority to turn over evidence in support of their position to the Council for review. I hope to be able to
In October, the sudden announcement of a U-turn track dual ring via Transport Scotland sparked outrage among locals and politicians.
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SLC leader previously wrote to Transport Minister Jenny Gilruth MSP after the line duplication between East Kilbride and Busby was cancelled.
Council leader Joe Fagan told Lanarkshire Live: rewritten.
"Double tracks were part of the electrification package until last year's budget storm.
"Currently,East Kilbride is expected to be in trouble, while the rest of the
"Out of order.
" Pre-COVID, this was one of the busiest commuter routes in the country, Investment has been delayed for a long time.
"I am now asking Transport Scotland to release the evidence used to recommend that dual track be phased out.
``We will take the evidence to the council so that it can be reviewed independently. We need to speak up.For the town.East Kilbride deserves more."
The Scottish government has previously stated that doubling was "considered" in the business case development process. but was deemed not "financially viable" due to "prohibitive costs".
They added that improved signaling and the addition of a new 'loop' at Hairmiles made the line 'more resilient'.
A Transport Scotland spokesperson said:
"The electrification of routes like East Kilbride and Burhead demonstrates our aim and commitment to decarbonize all rail passenger services in Scotland by 2035." 93}
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