Local politicians offer support to make progress on Borders Railway
The local MP and MSP have said they will offer their support to the UK and Scottish governments to make progress on the Borders Railway extension to Hawick, Newcastleton and onto Carlisle.
John Lamont MP and Rachael Hamilton MSP said Labour and the SNP were not moving fast enough, but they were willing to work constructively with either government in order to deliver the extension.
Borders MP John Lamont said: "Progress on the extension to date has been frustratingly slow, with not much happening for the last six months.
"The Borders Railway extension to Hawick, Newcastleton and Carlisle could be transformational for the local economy. It must go full steam ahead in 2026.
"The extension would make it much easier for people to get around the Borders to see friends, visit family, socialise or go to work.
“It is clear that there have been delays in getting the funding unlocked from the UK Government’s Department for Transport. However, I have been assured by ministers that this will not happen again.
"I am happy to work positively with both the Scottish and UK governments to help move this project forward and deliver real benefits for communities across the Borders."
