Date: 14/02/2012

TAXIS and cars are to be banned permanently from driving into Waverley Station amid terrorist fears ahead of the London Olympics, it emerged today. The move, described as a “nightmare” and “out of proportion”, will mean no private vehicles will be allowed into the newly-refurbished station from July meaning passengers will have to haul their luggage up the ramp and outside on to Waverley Bridge. Rail bosses insist the ban is essential to comply with anti-terror guidelines in time for the Games and point out that Waverley is the last major station to still allow cars underneath the station roof. There were fears today that the changes would cause “chaos”. To make matters worse, Haymarket Station’s taxi rank is set to close for the forseeable future as part of the tram works.

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TAXIS and cars are to be banned permanently from driving into Waverley Station amid terrorist fears ahead of the London Olympics, it emerged today.

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With the closure for resurfacing of the south ramp exit from Waverley [see image 33765] and the various other works currently underway at the station, taxis can now be found waiting at the Market Street entrance. Part of the temporary rank is seen here on 21 April 2011.
Location: Edinburgh Waverley
Company: North British Railway
21/04/2011 John Furnevel