Date: 14/12/2015

The re-opening of a railway link between Ellon and Dyce is being recommended by the Scottish Association for Public Transport. SAPT believes the 14-mile line would 'revolutionise' transport in the area. SAPT chairman Dr John McCormick said the train service would appeal to commuters and help reduce journey times, congestion and pollution. It comes as a consultation about transport in the north east of Scotland draws to a close on Tuesday. Transport partnership Nestrans has been asking for feedback on several options aimed at improving links to the north of Aberdeen.

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Backing for Ellon to Dyce rail link

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The re-opening of a railway link between Ellon in Aberdeenshire and Dyce, Aberdeen, is being recommended by the Scottish Association for Public Transport.

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BR Standard 2-6-4 tank 80028 runs through Ellon station with a fish train in May 1959.
Location: Ellon
Company: Formartine and Buchan Railway
15/05/1959 G H Robin collection by courtesy of the Mitchell Library, Glasgow

NBL Type 2 D6148 arrives at Ellon with a northbound train in July 1963.
Location: Ellon
Company: Formartine and Buchan Railway
/07/1963 Colin Miller

Approaching Dyce in 1974 with the road set for the Buchan line. A Swindon DMU stands at the north end of the station waiting for the section to clear.
Location: Dyce
Company: Great North of Scotland Railway
01/06/1974 John McIntyre