Ferry port move may be end of line for Stranraer [Herald]
Date: 18/04/2010
Transport campaigners have warned that the rail line which links Stranraer to Glasgow could face closure in under three years due to rising costs and the loss of direct ferry connections to Ireland next year.
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A Sunday morning service for Glasgow Central leaving Stranraer Harbour in August 2003.
Location: Stranraer
Company: Portpatrick Railway
17/08/2003 John Furnevel
Location: Stranraer
Company: Portpatrick Railway
17/08/2003 John Furnevel
Looking towards the buffer stops and Loch Ryan at Stranraer Harbour station early in the morning of 28 April 1990. The class 47 has recently arrived with the sleeper from Euston, while the 156 awaits a return trip to Glasgow.
Location: Stranraer Harbour
Company: Portpatrick Railway
28/04/1990 John McIntyre
Location: Stranraer Harbour
Company: Portpatrick Railway
28/04/1990 John McIntyre
The Stena Seacat ferry service from Belfast prepares to dock at Stranraer Harbour on 29 July 2008, while a First Scotrail 156 DMU awaits passengers at the station platform.
Location: Stranraer
Company: Portpatrick Railway
29/07/2008 Bill Roberton
Location: Stranraer
Company: Portpatrick Railway
29/07/2008 Bill Roberton
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