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West Highland Line set for a week of disruption this November

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October 26, 2025
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For nine days in November, train services on the West Highland Line between Crianlarich and Fort William will be severely disrupted.

West Highland Line to Close for Nine Days

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September 4, 2025
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October will see the start of Network Rail’s programme of engineering work on the West Highland Line.

4G connectivity now available at one of Britain’s most remote railway stations

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March 13, 2025
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Mobile connectivity in one of Scotland’s most remote areas has been greatly improved with a 4G installation at Corrour on the West Highland Line.

Longer station platforms allow use of longer trains to Fort William

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March 10, 2025
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ScotRail is to add extra carriages to services on the West Highland Line from tomorrow, Tuesday, 11th March.

Work completed on £3.5m project on Scottish viaduct

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February 21, 2025
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A £3.5m refurbishment project at Awe Viaduct has been completed by Network Rail. The three-span wrought iron viaduct was completed in 1879 and is found…

Book Review: Class 37 locomotives in Scotland by Colin J. Howat

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December 9, 2024
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This book shows Class 37s around the length and breadth of Scotland working on passenger and freight trains and at rest in maintenance depots.

Storm Bert: Trains across Scotland suspended due to extreme weather

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November 23, 2024
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ScotRail is warning passengers to check before travelling as a number of lines have been suspended due to the extreme weather caused by Storm Bert.…

£500,000 project for Harry Potter viaduct to prevent trespassing

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November 21, 2024
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5 kilometres of fencing is set to be renewed near the Glenfinnan Viaduct in a project worth £500,000.

£7 million investment to keep trains running in Scotland this autumn

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September 2, 2024
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This autumn, Network Rail Scotland is investing over £7 million in drone technology and seven specialist ‘leaf busting’ trains.

Scotland’s world-famous viaduct to receive multi-million pound repairs

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April 5, 2024
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Multi-million pound repairs to Glenfinnan viaduct to begin