Date: 28/06/2022

Proposals to reconnect a Scottish port with freight ferry services to Europe could hinge on making rail freight part of the mix. That's the message from stakeholders seeking to establish a direct link between Rosyth on the east coast of Scotland and Zeebrugge on the west coast of Belgium.

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Proposals to reconnect a Scottish port with freight ferry services to Europe could hinge on making rail freight part of the mix. Thats the message from stakeholders seeking to establish a direct link between Rosyth on the east coast of Scotland and Zeebrugge on the west coast of Belgium. The ferry service has not run […]

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Blue Star 1 arriving at Rosyth with the ro-ro ferry from Zeebrugge on 26 June 2008. Passenger services on the route ceased at the end of 2010 although a freight only service is still in operation. The line from Inverkeithing South Junction into the dockyard is still officially open, if overgrown. Intermittent use of the branch in previous years has included ScotRail DMUs undergoing refurbishment by Babcock Engineering see image [[22278]].
Location: Rosyth Dockyard
Company: Rosyth Dockyard Branch
26/06/2008 John Furnevel

The south eastern part of Rosyth Dockyard's rail system in 1992. This would later be removed for industrial developments on the site. Note the lightweight flat-bottom track.
Location: Rosyth Dockyard
Company: Rosyth Dockyard Branch
//1992 Bill Roberton

The little-used tracks leading to Rosyth Dockyard on the evening of 8 June 2011. Trains may return if Babcock Rosyth is successful with plans for an international container terminal. In the background is the Chinese-built 1000 tonne capacity 'Goliath' crane, being prepared for use in assembling aircraft carriers.
Location: Rosyth Dockyard
Company: Rosyth Dockyard Branch
08/06/2011 Bill Roberton

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