Confidence high that north-east rail extension remains on track for consideration [Press and Journal]
Date: 12/12/2020
Politicians calling for the extension of a north-east rail line have had their hopes of success raised after being offered encouragement by the Scottish Government^s transport chief.
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Press and Journal
Politicians calling for the extension of a north-east rail line have had their hopes of success raised after being offered encouragement by the Scottish Government's transport chief.
Transport chiefs consider new rail links for north-east
Buchan Observer
Transport chiefs are considering new rail links in the north-east including extending rail between Aberdeen to Fraserburgh and Peterhead.
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Photostop at Ellon on a railtour in the 1970s.
Location: Ellon
Company: Formartine and Buchan Railway
// Ian Dinmore
Location: Ellon
Company: Formartine and Buchan Railway
// Ian Dinmore
D6141 stands ready to leave Fraserburgh with the 3.15pm train for Aberdeen on 2 September 1963.
Location: Fraserburgh
Company: Formartine and Buchan Railway
02/09/1963 K A Gray
Location: Fraserburgh
Company: Formartine and Buchan Railway
02/09/1963 K A Gray
D5323 prepares to take the Formartine and Buchan Railtour out of Peterhead on 24 May 1969. Passenger services were withdrawn in 1965, although freight operations at the busy fishing port continued for a further 5 years. Nothing of the railway remains here today, with the site now occupied by Peterhead Academy see image [[17391]].
Location: Peterhead
Company: Formartine and Buchan Railway
24/05/1969 Robin Barbour Collection (Courtesy Bruce McCartney)
Location: Peterhead
Company: Formartine and Buchan Railway
24/05/1969 Robin Barbour Collection (Courtesy Bruce McCartney)
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