Date: 01/02/2018

ONE of Scotlands newest railway stations has been branded a flop after attracting less than half of the estimated users in its first year. Taxpayer-funded Edinburgh Gateway opened in December 2016 at a cost of £41 million almost double its original budget. But despite official estimates it would see 500,000 to 600,000 passengers pass through it every year, new figures show just 230,090 visited the station in the 11 months to November.

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£41m railway station branded a flop as it fails to attract passengers

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ONE of Scotlands newest railway stations has been branded a flop after attracting less than half of the estimated users in its first year.

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A 158 from Perth calls at Edinburgh Gateway on 14/03/2017. The salt on the platform is a relic of a colder day, but it was blowy here as always. As far as I can see not many people travel into Edinburgh from here as there is no park and ride, and people coming from the airport on the tram would surely stay on it.
Location: Edinburgh Gateway
Company: Forth Bridge Connecting Lines (North British Railway)
14/03/2017 David Panton

158 870 and 158 702 call in search of passengers. 21 May.
Location: Edinburgh Gateway
Company: Forth Bridge Connecting Lines (North British Railway)
21/05/2017 Bill Roberton

Plaque unveiled by Transport Minister Humza Yousaf at Edinburgh Gateway on the official opening date, 9th December.
Location: Edinburgh Gateway
Company: Forth Bridge Connecting Lines (North British Railway)
09/12/2016 John Yellowlees