Question reference: S2W-01286
- Asked by: Margaret Mitchell, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 30 June 2003
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Current status: Answered by Nicol Stephen on 4 July 2003
Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what the completion date is for the Airdrie to Bathgate rail link.
Answer
Following the Scottish Executive's decision to make available £500,000 for the advancement of the proposals, West Lothian Council is currently preparing the pre-qualification stage for a detailed feasibility study into the project. The study is expected to begin this summer and could be completed by April 2004. A private bill to promote the project could be introduced in 2005, with a view to re-opening the line in 2008.