KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE BUILDING PROGRESS
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ScotRail Timetable Published
ScotRail has published the new Borders Railway timetable, allowing future passengers to plan their journeys on the new railway. Click here for more information.
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Melrose Sevens Sponsorship
In April, the railway sponsored the Melrose 7s for the third year running. We encouraged drivers to use the railway for the next competition in 2016 and donated mini rugby balls to the event to help raise funds for Breast Cancer Care - the official charity for the tournament.
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Track Laying Reaches the Scottish Borders
The team celebrate the arrival of the rail installation machine in the Scottish Borders. (L-R) Scottish Borders Council Leader, David Parker, Network Rail Projects Manager South and Central Sections, Ken MacGillivary and Scottish Borders Council CEO, Tracey Logan.
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A720 Edinburgh City Bypass – Reinstatement Ahead
The walls and waterproofing of the structure which will carry the city bypass over the railway have been completed. The excavation around the crossing has also been filled with infill stone. The next stage will see the reinstatement of the original bypass and deconstruction of the temporary bypass.
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Brian Gilbert Tidies Up Hollowshank Bridge
Brian Gilbert, a sub-contractor on the Borders Railway, leads a team of workmen in tidying up the concrete after it has been cast on Hollowshank Bridge, close to Fountainhall. Brian is ‘back rubbing’ the concrete structure using a process similar to sanding wood. This provides a high quality finish to the concrete.
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Galashiels
The construction team pour in new foundations for the Wheatlands Road Bridge, Galashiels
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Hardengreen Beam Hoist
Beam two of four is hoisted into place as construction of the new Hardengreen rail bridge continues. Click here for time-lapse footage of the beams hoist.
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Lothianbridge Viaduct Restoration
The 19th century Lothianbridge Viaduct is undergoing a makeover before it takes centre stage once again to service the new Borders Railway line.
On-going works include masonry repair and repointing works, as well as the resurfacing of the landing where the track will run come 2015.
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First local jobs created
First local jobs created, with fifteen local people already employed and new positions coming up in the Midlothian area.
