Rail Infrastructure in the UK

Rail Infrastructure in the UK - Rail Training and courses

The Waverley route is perhaps the most sadly missed of all the lines that were closed in the "Beeching Era" of the 1960s. Running through some of the most beautiful scenery in the British Isles, the Waverley Route served the people of the Borders for more than 100 years until its closure in 1969.

The battle to save the route from closure was hard fought and gallant, however this battle was eventually lost and a Great British railway courses route died in January 1969. This site aims to recall some of the history of that route, as well as keep members up-to-date with developments to try and bring the railway back to the Borders.

Our aims are to enlist public support for the reinstatement of the rail link to the Borders area of Southern Scotland and Northern England. To raise the awareness of the need for the need for rail within the Borders Community. To press for the rapid development of the rail link.

To make the views of the Population of the Borders known to the Ministers and Civil Servants responsible for the transport policy regarding the Borders. To encourage and support both business and private projects to reinstate the rail link

We hope that by browsing through this site you will learn something of the needs of this area for modern communication links and the potential that lies within the borders for economic growth which is at present stifled by the lack of transport links.

To ensure your requests for more West Midlands Passenger Transport Authority information are acted on promptly and effectively in the manner you choose; and that you don't need to repeat your specific needs and selection criteria to the person who contacts you.

To help us create and deliver products and services that are most relevant to you.