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Platforms at three stations between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport are being extended for passengers from this weekend.
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Transport Minister, Graeme Dey visited the team delivering the Aberdeen to Central Belt Enhancement Project and heard first-hand about the next phase of works which is due to commence next month.
Speaking from the event at LNERS Clayhills depot adjacent to Aberdeen Station, Matthew Spence, director of route business development and sponsorship for Scotland's Railway, said: 'Construction is expected to take place between 2022 and 2026 and it's important to point out this scheme will have benefits for the wider North East region with proposals for Dundee, Arbroath, Montrose and Aberdeen stations including lengthened platforms, enhanced capability and enabling additional and longer services.' (Permalink) Aberdeen Aberdeen to Central Belt Enhancement Project Arbroath Dundee Montrose Platform extensions |
The next phase of railway upgrades that could slash journey times between Aberdeen and the central belt by more than 20 minutes is due to start next month.
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