The incredible new £116m UK railway line that's just reopened after 50 years
The project has delivered two new stations connecting many people to a major UK city.
A new £116million railway line has reopened in Scotland to reconnect communities that had gone without the crucial link for 50 years.
The Levenmouth rail link reopened in June, connecting customers with Edinburgh, Fife, and the Tay Cities.
Network Rail and ScotRail delivered two new stations, 35km of rail, 75,000 tonnes of ballast, 29,000 sleepers, 15 signals, 20km of fencing, three sets of points, and 5km of track drainage as part of the project.
The development also reconnects Leven and Cameron Bridge to Scotland’s railway network again.
Those traveling from Leven and Cameron Bridge can get hourly trains to the capital, Edinburgh via Kirckaldy.
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Balcurvie, Buckhaven, Kennoway, Leven, Methil, Muiredge, and Windygates will also benefit from trains to Edinburgh.
Leven station has two platforms, a car park, EV charging, blue badge spaces, and storage for 22 bikes.
Cameron Bridge station has two platforms, a car park, EV charging, blue badge spaces, storage fr 26 bikes, and new paths connecting the station to the Methilhill area, Cameronbridge Distillery, and Cameron Hospital.
The stations are fully accessible with step-free access at Leven and to both platforms via a footbridge with lifts at Cameron Bridge station.
Joe Mulvenna, a project manager for the Levenmouth Rail Link project at Network Rail, said: “The return of the railway to these communities for the first time in more than five decades is momentous and life-changing.”
Scottish First Minister, John Swinney, said: “Many people have long waited for the return of rail service to Levenmouth, and I am delighted to be part of the open celebrations.
“This rail link exemplifies the Scottish Government’s commitment to investing in our public services, growing our economy, taking climate action, and investing in key areas that will help eradicate child poverty.
“By improving access to leisure, economic, employment and educational opportunities, alongside improving the connectivity to and from the area for residents, visitors and businesses, this rail link will help transform the lives of families and young people in the area.”
