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| Train line reopens after 40 years | Train line reopens after 40 years |
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| Direct rail services between Stirling, Alloa and Kincardine are set to recommence after a break of 40 years. | Direct rail services between Stirling, Alloa and Kincardine are set to recommence after a break of 40 years. |
| About 300 invited guests are expected to gather at Alloa's new station as Transport Minister Stewart Stevenson officially reopens the track. | About 300 invited guests are expected to gather at Alloa's new station as Transport Minister Stewart Stevenson officially reopens the track. |
| Passenger services will be available from Monday. | Passenger services will be available from Monday. |
| Despite an original budget of £37m, more than £85m has been spent upgrading the 13-mile stretch of track, which will also support freight services. | Despite an original budget of £37m, more than £85m has been spent upgrading the 13-mile stretch of track, which will also support freight services. |
| A steam train, hauled by the Great Marquess, is expected to make the maiden trip from Alloa to Stirling. | A steam train, hauled by the Great Marquess, is expected to make the maiden trip from Alloa to Stirling. |
| The new line will provide an hourly direct service between Alloa, Stirling and Glasgow, for passengers, starting on 19 May. | The new line will provide an hourly direct service between Alloa, Stirling and Glasgow, for passengers, starting on 19 May. |
| Commuters travelling to Edinburgh will be able to do so via connecting services at Stirling station. | Commuters travelling to Edinburgh will be able to do so via connecting services at Stirling station. |
| The track, which has not been used since 1968, will end at Longannet power station. | The track, which has not been used since 1968, will end at Longannet power station. |
| Transport Scotland said the freight service would provide a more efficient route for coal from the west of Scotland to Longannet Power Station and reduce rail congestion on the Forth Bridge. | Transport Scotland said the freight service would provide a more efficient route for coal from the west of Scotland to Longannet Power Station and reduce rail congestion on the Forth Bridge. |