The Levenmouth Blueprint – Keavy O’Neill, Transport Scotland Rail Technology Magazine 30.10.19 The Levenmouth railway link will deliver substantial social benefits and societal opportunities, unlocking access to cultural activities and…
In the December issue of The Railway Magazine Graeme Pickering looks at two reopening proposals in Scotland which could again connect the conurbation of LevenMouth, the university town of St…
As part of the Strategic Assessment and Local Community Planning process, local people across Fife were asked to consider aspects of the physical and social environment where they live and…
Edinburgh City Council Chief Executive Andy Kerr believes the capital will increase its population by 50% over the next 30 years. “The biggest strategic issue” facing Edinburgh was not attracting…
On April 23rd the Levenmouth Rail campaign invited pupils from the local schools and college to mark Scotland’s ‘Year of young people 2018’ to “Walk the Line”. They were accompanied…
Incredible scene in #LowerLargo, #Fife last night 🔥 #YCW2020 https://t.co/NIfiNPu5Mf @VisitScotland #loveFife #ScotlandIsNow 🏴
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Good to get a mention in the maiden speech of our new MP @wendychambLD .
"I am delighted to see that the reinstatement of the Levenmouth railway is now moving forward.I commend the work of the members of the Levenmouth Rail Campaign for their efforts in this regard."
18. Wendy Chamberlain @wendychambLD (LD, Fife North East) https://t.co/pm6C0SfNQG
We very much appreciate the support from @eastfifemail over the years of our campaign
Nice one, @eastfifemail. I couldn’t think of a more deserving group of dedicated local folk, who have delivered for our community in 2019. Congratulations to all @LevenmouthRail 👏🍾🚂
The Levenmouth Blueprint - Keavy O’Neill, Transport Scotland: via @RTMNews
The Levenmouth Blueprint - Keavy OâNeill, Transport Scotland
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Weekly Update @ 24th May: The new Levenmouth rail link will open up opportunities to visit other places on the rail network. The Leven line is the only `new’ connection currently planned in Scotland but further reconnections seem inevitable and more stations will definitely open. Robroyston in northeast Glasgow opened a few months back while stations in the pipeline include Kintore in Aberdeenshire, East Linton in East Lothian and Reston in Berwickshire. Transport Scotland’s Local Rail Development Fund (LRDF) is encouraging other areas to apply to carry out the extended process of assessment required to identify the case for further reopenings.
The pre-Beeching rail network will never return but Levenmouth residents will have more destination options and, in turn, Levenmouth should benefit as an attractive destination for rail-based day trips and longer term tourism. However, let’s get our two stations up and running first to welcome this connected future.
In this regard, we patiently await the public consultations to be organised by network Rail and consultant Atkin on options for stations sites, links and other. The current health crisis may reduce face-to-face interaction but virtual communication can be at least as effective so need for major delay. For more info: tel 07903366529, email info@levenmouth.co.uk or check our facebook page
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The Campaign has, metaphorically, now switched from road to, well, rail I suppose. CLEAR's 2003 Astra Estate which has proudly carried the LMRC logo on its bonnet around Levenmouth since the early days of the Campaign (2014) has been laid to rest at the scrapyard after failing its MOT.
As a salutary lesson, the LMRC logo was also displayed on a shiny new electric-hydrogen hybrid van leased by CLEAR. That only lasted a year since the hydrogen part never functioned and there were, 3 years back, insufficient charging points around Levenmouth.
I trust the driver remembered to exit?
The line of `good luck' (like this postcard from 1956) might now refer to the return of the railway line.
Good luck might also refer to the approach to public engagement by the authorities.
Another week passes and we've received no update yet from Network Rail on how the local community will be consulted on the options emerging from the current GRIP 3 study by Atkins, due to submit by the end of June. Even under the current circumstances, 6-7 weeks seems like it's cutting it fine. We heard a rumour that the old Shorehead cafe might be utilised to outline options such as station sites etc but who knows when that might take place.
