Rail strikes threaten recovering Lochaber economy
After two years of economic battering due to the Covid pandemic, hopes were high this year would see a bounce back for the Lochaber and wider Highland economies.
After two years of economic battering due to the Covid pandemic, hopes were high this year would see a bounce back for the Lochaber and wider Highland economies.
There are concerns that the longer the dispute goes on, local rail users could turn their back on the railway for good.
The West Highland Community Rail Partnership was commenting after last week’s statement from Scottish Transport Minister, Jenny Gilruth, confirming the rail changes.
ScotRail will now run a two-coach service from Rannoch (9.05am), which will call at Corrour, Tulloch, Roy Bridge and Spean Bridge before arriving in Fort William around 10am.
The West Highland Community Rail Partnership wants to hear from passengers on how best to improve services on the line.
It was noted that the building was of historical significance.