Local Transport Today is the authoritative, independent journal for transport decision makers. Analysis, Comment & News on Transport Policy, Planning, Finance and Delivery since 1989.

Tough times ahead for new rail projects – Transport Scotland

RAIL

Andrew Forster
25 November 2016
Rail projects will now have to compete with other priorities, making it harder to fund further projects such as the Borders re-opening
Rail projects will now have to compete with other priorities, making it harder to fund further projects such as the Borders re-opening

 

Funding for rail enhancements in Scotland will be much tougher to secure in future, Transport Scotland has warned in a consultation on Scotland’s rail infrastructure strategy. 

The financing of rail projects has become more difficult since Network Rail was reclassified as a central government body in 2014 – the organisation is now subject to borrowing limits set by the UK Government (there are separate limits for activities in Scotland and in England & Wales).

Says...

+88% more

 

Principal Transport Planner LEVI
Nottingham City Council
Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham NG2 3NG
£44,711 (Level one) rising to £47,754 (Level 4) per annum (pro-rata for part-time)
Transport Strategy Officer - Highways and Transportation
Isle of Wight Council
Newport, Isle of Wight
Grade 12, £45,647 to £47,966 per annum
Graduate Transport Planner
Kent County Council
Maidstone, United Kingdom
£28,995 - £32,769 per annum
View all Vacancies
 
Search
 
 
 

TransportXtra is part of Landor LINKS

© 2025 TransportXtra | Landor LINKS Ltd | All Rights Reserved

Subscriptions, Magazines & Online Access Enquires
[Frequently Asked Questions]
Email: subs.ltt@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7959

Shop & Accounts Enquires
Email: accounts@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7855

Advertising Sales & Recruitment Enquires
Email: daniel@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7861

Events & Conference Enquires
Email: conferences@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7865

Press Releases & Editorial Enquires
Email: info@transportxtra.com | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7875

Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Advertise

Web design london by Brainiac Media 2020