Question reference: S4W-17888
- Asked by: Richard Simpson, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 18 October 2013
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Current status: Answered by Keith Brown on 6 November 2013
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it gave to providing alternative routes prior to commencing work on the electrification affecting the Winchburgh tunnel.
Answer
All rail connections will be maintained during the closure of the Winchburgh Tunnel. Alternative routes are available for Glasgow to Edinburgh end to end passengers via the Airdrie-Bathgate route with the alternative route for remaining passengers being existing services travelling via Dalmeny.