Breaking news on Winchburgh Rail Station!
As part of the Scottish Budget today at Holyrood, the Scottish Government confirmed their commitment to delivering a train station for Winchburgh. The Finance Secretary announced that the transport portfolio will invest nearly £4.3 billion to maintain and enhance Scotland’s transport network in 2026-27. This includes £2.7 billion for public transport services and infrastructure.
Local MSP for the Linlithgow Constituency Fiona commented,
“I welcome the brilliant news from SNP Government Finance Secretary Shona Robison that “working with partners we (The Scottish Government) will ensure a new station at Winchburgh is delivered.”
“Today’s budget has families and community at its heart. I have long supported a railway station in Winchburgh and am pleased to see a strong clear commitment for its delivery in the budget from the Finance Secretary.
“As the Constituency MSP, I have for many years championed a station in Winchburgh and I have previously brought together stakeholders and met regularly with Jim Fairlie MSP, Minister for Connectivity, to discuss the project. I hope this assures the people of Winchburgh that this station will be delivered.”
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