Borders Railway reinstatement and reduction questions: EIR release

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Borders Railway – Original Construction

A. Project Approval of Reinstatement. Please indicate:

  • The date upon which the reinstatement was approved
  • The body which approved the reinstatement
  • The cost upon which approval was granted, and the basis of its preparation and by whom, including reference (i.e. date of calculation or index basis)
  • The length of new dual track to be laid from the Millerhill junction

    B. Reduction in Scope. Please indicate:
  • The date upon which the scope reduction was approved
  • The body which approved the scope reduction
  • The revised cost upon which this decision was made, and that basis of its preparation and by whom including reference (i.e. date of calculation of index basis)
  • The revised specifications – i.e. length reduced to single track and other infrastructure amendments.

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Published Date 2 Dec 2019 Subject Mode of transport