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Station reopening scheme studied | Station reopening scheme studied |
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Transport Minister Stewart Stevenson has visited a Berwickshire village to discuss reopening its station. | |
A campaign has continued in recent years to have the Reston site on the East Coast Main Line brought back into use after more than 40 years. | A campaign has continued in recent years to have the Reston site on the East Coast Main Line brought back into use after more than 40 years. |
Conservative MSP for the area John Lamont said the move would open up transport links for local residents. | Conservative MSP for the area John Lamont said the move would open up transport links for local residents. |
Mr Stevenson wanted to visit the area to hear the case for reopening the station in person. | |
The move follows talks in Holyrood about the proposal. | The move follows talks in Holyrood about the proposal. |
Mr Lamont said: "The minister was very keen that he actually came down to Berwickshire to have a look at Reston for himself so that he could better understand the opportunities that could be opened up by having a station." | Mr Lamont said: "The minister was very keen that he actually came down to Berwickshire to have a look at Reston for himself so that he could better understand the opportunities that could be opened up by having a station." |
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