RAILSCOT | Poll launched into Lochboisdale to Mallaig ferry transport links [Stornoway Gazette]

Poll launched into Lochboisdale to Mallaig ferry transport links [Stornoway Gazette]

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Date: 26/08/2020

An online poll has been launched by Uist and Barra Independent Councillors to get local community feedback on options to change the Lochboisdale to Mallaig ferry timetable to enable rail connections in Mallaig.

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