
The first major phase reopened in 2015 as the “Borders Railway”, with strong support for further extension. Here is a brief overview of its status: Section Status Key DetailsEdinburgh to Tweedbank ✅ Completed (2015) 35-mile line restoration, exceeding passenger forecasts and boosting local economy.Tweedbank to Carlisle 🔄 Proposed Campaigns to extend south through Hawick to…

The world of high-speed rail travel between London and Paris is about to get a lot more interesting. FS Italiane Group, a co-owner of the UK’s Avanti West Coast, has unveiled ambitious plans to launch a €1 billion (£856.6 million) rival to Eurostar, the long-standing king of Channel Tunnel passenger services. Announced on April 8,…
The first major phase reopened in 2015 as the “Borders Railway”, with strong support for further extension. Here is a brief overview of its status: Section Status Key DetailsEdinburgh to Tweedbank ✅ Completed (2015) 35-mile line restoration, exceeding passenger forecasts and boosting local economy.Tweedbank to Carlisle 🔄 Proposed Campaigns to extend south through Hawick to…
The world of high-speed rail travel between London and Paris is about to get a lot more interesting. FS Italiane Group, a co-owner of the UK’s Avanti West Coast, has unveiled ambitious plans to launch a €1 billion (£856.6 million) rival to Eurostar, the long-standing king of Channel Tunnel passenger services. Announced on April 8,…



