Date: 31/03/2022

An SNP councillor has accused the Labour led administration on the council of being suckered by the developers. It is understood that the increase in costs for the station alone may be around £10 million. Plans for a new station at East Linton in East Lothian including two platforms with an over-bridge containing a lift, and associated car parking , have recently been approved at costs touted as £15 million. At Winchburgh, a core development area (CDA), the station was one of a range of promised infrastructure upgrades.

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An SNP councillor has accused the Labour led administration on the council of being suckered by the developers.

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Stairs to nowhere remain in place at the site of the former Winchburgh station on 25 March 2008.
Location: Winchburgh
Company: Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway
25/03/2008 Craig Seath

View south from above the site of Winchburgh Station on 14 June 2015. The north portal of Winchburgh Tunnel is visible on the left, with the eastbound track removed to allow access for contractors plant. [See recent news items]
Location: Winchburgh Tunnel
Company: Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway
14/06/2015 Bill Roberton

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