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S5W-20533 · Written Question · lodged by Finnie, John

Lodged on
11 Dec 2018
Heard / answered on
20 Dec 2018
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of its responsibility for prioritising rail infrastructure projects, whether it has plans to reinstate double track on the rail line between Inverness and Dalcross.

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Planning for rail projects in the next Control Period (CP 6) will follow the new pipeline approach set out in the Rail Enhancements and Capital Investment Strategy, published on 19 March 2018.
We have asked Network Rail to explore options for the next stage of the Aberdeen to Inverness project, including options for further doubling. This will build on the benefits which will be delivered from the current phase of works. New projects will be grant funded, and will only be progressed when the business case is fully developed and there is greater certainty on price, affordability and the capacity of the rail industry supply chain to deliver.

Answered by Michael Matheson on 20 Dec 2018.