Borders Railway model can put recovery on right lines- John Yellowlees [Scotsman]





Date: 08/10/2020

When stand-up Nathan Cassidy entertained an audience of 38 at the Three Sisters on 24 August, it was for a moment as though Covid-19 had all been a nightmare and this could not possibly be the only surviving live event of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.


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Borders Railway model can put recovery on right lines- John Yellowlees

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When stand-up note-0 Nathan Cassidy entertained an audience of 38 at the Three Sisters on 24 August, it was for a moment as though Covid-19 had all been a nightmare and this could not possibly be the only surviving live event of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

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24/04/2014Borders to Edinburgh railway: Carlisle extension would be 'wonderful' [BBC News]
08/04/2014Fears over trains on new Borders railway [Herald]
17/03/2014Falahill work due to begin [Midlothian Advertiser]
10/03/2014Borders Railway’s bypass plan on track [Evening News]
26/02/2014Borders Railway: Council retains Carlisle rail goal [BBC News]
24/02/2014Borders Railway: Price and times of services revealed [BBC News]
09/02/2014Keeping up to speed with Borders rail work timetable [Southern Reporter]
04/02/2014Borders Railway: Black Path closure 'unavoidable' [BBC News]
01/02/2014Roads to be closed as Hardengreen bridge installed [BBC News]
07/01/2014Steel's regret at £300m rail bill [Herald]
20/12/2013Borders Railway a year down the line - Video [Midlothian Advertiser]
05/12/2013Borders rail: Hour-long commute sparks anger [Evening News]
21/11/2013Borders railway decision 'insane', says Institute of Economic Affairs [BBC News]
31/10/2013Full Report: Borders Railway work steaming ahead [ITV News]
28/10/2013Mines blocked to stop Borders Railway collapse [Evening News]
13/10/2013Abellio has no concerns over Borders Railway [Herald]
12/10/2013Road bypass enables construction of Borders Railway bridge [Railway Gazette]
06/10/2013The Borders Railway: a £350m ticket to nowhere? [Sunday Herald]
16/09/2013Borders railway will never pay [Scotland on Sunday]
12/09/2013Borders Railway bats moved to new roosts [Southern Reporter]
07/09/2013Borders Railway work will cause Sheriffhall closure [Evening News]
04/09/2013Damage done to bridge on Borders Railway in ‘attack’ [Scotsman]
02/09/2013Iconic trains tourism boost for Borders Railway [Midlothian Advertiser]
26/08/2013Falahill folk in threat to quit over rail-road plans [Southern Reporter]
24/08/2013Plea for Hawick rail option to be left open [Southern Reporter]
21/08/2013First Minister Alex Salmond announces tourist trains for Borders Railway [Southern Reporter]
19/08/2013Ministers Urged to Extend Borders Railway [TD1 Radio]
16/08/2013Railway boost for Shawfair [Midlothian Advertiser]
14/08/2013Borders Railway pub claim arrives at court [Midlothian Advertiser]
13/08/2013Alternative railway plans proposed at Falahill [ITV News]
17/07/2013Borders railway contractors make Galashiels path pledge [BBC News]
28/06/2013Rare eels zapped to make way for Borders rail link [Scotsman]
26/06/2013New fountainhall site office central to Borders Railway [Border Telegraph]
21/06/2013‘Borders rail link must be given clear timetable’ [Scotsman]
12/06/2013Victorian viaduct will avert city road chaos [Evening News]
14/05/2013Borders rail link: £150m plan for Penicuik spur [Evening News]
13/05/2013Joining the Borders railway dots after 40 years [BBC News]
18/04/2013Borders to Edinburgh rail line: Workers begin digging route [BBC News]
07/03/2013Borders Railway start date delayed by three months [Scotsman]
05/03/2013Borders rail link could cut 530,000 road trips [Scotsman]
23/02/2013Borders Railway ‘Meet the Buyer’ opportunity for local contractors [Borders Railway]
12/02/2013Borders Rail: Works starts on historic link [Scotsman]
09/02/2013Edinburgh city bypass: Rail tunnel plan unveiled [Scotsman]
07/02/2013Borders railway: Thousands apply for train driver jobs [BBC News]
13/12/2012Borders to Edinburgh rail route main contractor agreed [BBC]
06/11/2012Borders railway completion date put back as cost of project soars [Scotsman]
31/10/2012Borders to Edinburgh railway announcement due 'shortly' [BBC News]
31/10/2012Luxury trains to run on re-opened Borders Railway [Scotsman]
28/10/2012Borders Railway costs up another £50m [Scotsman]
27/10/2012The Borders Railway: ‘This is a line that was built to last’ [Scotland on Sunday]
15/10/2012Borders railway 'could be next capital tram debacle' [Herald]
13/08/2012Waverley Route - the life, death and rebirth of the Borders Railway [Railscot]
22/05/2012Borders railway: Galashiels flats cleared from route [BBC News]
20/04/2012SNP: Transport is key issue in Borders [Scotsman]
14/04/2012The Borders Railway - Update by Network Rail [CILT]
26/03/2012Deal puts £300m Borders railway on track [Herald]
09/03/2012Bigger station plea for Borders Railway [Scotsman]
21/02/2012Borders Railway likely to be delayed until 2015 [Scotsman]
20/02/2012Transport minister visits the Borders Railway site [STV]
17/12/2011Inquiry beckons as Watson and power giant object to rail land acquisition bid [Southern Reporter]
12/12/2011Railway will give long term boost to Borders [Border Telegraph]
29/10/2011£2m spent in failed attempt to secure Borders rail bidder [Herald]
05/10/2011MSP’s fears over cost of ‘Galashiels railway’ [Hawick Today]
02/10/2011Way clear for Borders Railway [Scottish Government]
29/09/2011Borders rail link tender process scrapped [BBC News]
22/09/2011Alex Salmond makes Borders rail time and budget pledge [BBC News]
20/09/2011Opposition demands assurances as Borders Railway runs late [Herald]
19/09/2011New threat of soaring costs over flagship train link [Scotsman]
17/06/2011Borders Rail Link in doubt as bidder No 2 walks away [Scotsman]
16/06/2011Borders rail plan rocked as top firm pulls out [Scotsman]
13/05/2011Borders railway line on course [Scotsman]
01/02/2011Tree felling project signals start of work on Borders Railway [Border Telegraph]
30/01/2011Fresh trouble for delayed Borders rail link [Herald]
10/01/2011ORR consults on regulation of Borders Railway
09/11/2010Doubts over Borders rail line as firm quits [Scotsman]
21/06/2010Bidders for £295m Borders rail link selected [BBC News]
18/03/2010Competition hots up for Borders Railway contract [Scotsman]
03/03/2010Borders railway project gets underway [BBC News]
18/02/2010On track? [BBC News Item]
22/12/2009Borders Railway open for bids [Modern Railways]
10/12/2009Borders rail link bidders sought [BBC News Article]
02/11/2009Step towards £295m rail contract [BBC News Article]
14/10/2009Rail route 'value' query for MSPs [BBC News Article]
18/09/2009Still on track [BBC News Article]
31/03/2009Rail reopening remains 'on track' [BBC News Article]
21/10/2008Edinburgh tram backers want cash from Borders rail line [Scotsman]
06/08/2008Timetable set for Borders railway [BBC News Article]
18/05/2008New doubts over Borders rail link [Scotsman]
26/03/2008Borders rail timetable concerns [BBC News Article]
13/03/2008MSPs to debate Borders rail funds [BBC News Article]
05/03/2008Green light for Borders rail line [Scottish Government]
04/03/2008Review of Borders rail link plan to delay finish till 2012 [Scotsman]
23/07/2007Road testing the Waverley line [BBC News]
20/06/2007SNP under fire for ruling out rail extension
04/06/2007Lib Dem MSP's fury at Border rail link delay [Scotsman]
28/03/2007Milestone for Borders rail project [Scottish Executive]
31/01/2007Work set to start on £174m Borders rail route [Scotsman]
25/07/2006Borders rail plan gets green flag [Scotsman]
25/07/2006Green light for Borders rail link [Scottish Executive]
24/07/2006Green light for Borders rail link [BBC News]
15/06/2006MSPs vote 114-1 to give final go-ahead to Borders rail link [Scotsman]
15/06/2006Fears Borders rail link will hit buffers despite MSPs' backing [Scotsman]
13/06/2006Clear track for Borders rail link [BBC News]
10/06/2006Fears for Borders rail link as MSP accused of sabotage [Scotsman]
09/06/2006Waverley rail progress concerns [BBC News]
09/05/2006MSPs' backing for Borders railway link [Scotsman]
09/05/2006MSPs support scheme to reopen Borders rail link [Scotsman]
03/05/2006New party in bid to derail Waverley line [Scotsman]
16/01/2006Cycle-path concern over rail link [BBC]
01/08/2005Borders rail link backed [Scotsman]
23/07/2005£150m Borders rail link is given clear signal to proceed by MSPs [Scotsman]
22/07/2005Green light for Borders rail link [BBC News]
22/07/2005Borders Rail Bill [Scottish Executive]
22/07/2005Borders rail link on track as MSPs back calls for service [Scotsman]
23/06/2005Borders rail journey 'could take under an hour' [Scotsman]
15/03/2005Cash case 'weak' for Borders line [Scotsman]
14/03/2005Borders rail link funding may hit political buffers [Scotsman]
11/03/2005Executive set to commit £130m for Waverley line [Scotsman]
10/03/2005Borders rail line 'wins backing' [BBC News]
20/01/2005Borders rail link will help commuters lift low wages [Scotsman]
06/01/2005Borders rail link campaign rally [BBC News]
02/11/2004SRA chief hits out at Borders line [Scotsman]
17/09/2004Mix-up set to delay £130m rail project [Scotsman]
31/08/2004£258m hope if former rail link reopens [Scotsman]
30/08/2004Borders rail link in line to create £250m [Scotsman]
22/06/2004Big business says Borders rail will boost labour pool [Scotsman]
22/06/2004Businesses join forces to fight for rail link [Scotsman]
21/05/2004Borders rail plan short on wildlife strategy [Scotsman]
27/04/2004Business plan holds up Waverley rail line bill [Scotsman]
26/03/2004'No obvious case' for Borders rail link to city says head of SRA [Scotsman]
06/03/2000Funding for Edinburgh CrossRail