Call for clarity over Borders rail

Jim Hume, Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP for South Scotland and Transport Spokesperson, has this week called on the Scottish Government to provide iron cast assurances that the Borders rail project will not be delayed.

Jim Hume MSPMr Hume expressed anger at the uncertainty over the project’s deadline following news this week that industry insiders have said that the project will never meet its December 2014 target.

Commenting, Mr Hume said:

“It’s vitally important that there are no more question marks over the Borders railway line.

“The SNP have already wasted time and money in an abandoned procurement process before turning the project over to Network Rail.

“Even with a personal assurance from the First Minister only a few short months ago, there are still unanswered questions about the timescale of this important project for the Borders.

“The SNP must do the right thing and honour their commitment to deliver the project on time by December 2014.”