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Standard Motion · S4M-13851 · Session 4

Winchburgh Tunnel Upgrade Completion

Lodged by John Mason SNP Lodged 28 Jul 2015 13 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament welcomes the completion of the Winchburgh Tunnel upgrade as part of the Edinburgh Glasgow Improvement Project (EGIP); notes that this complex work, which cost £17 million and saw the lowering of the rail line to allow for its electrification, was delivered in just six weeks; appreciates the patience of the many rail passengers who have seen their journey times lengthened; congratulates the engineers and staff involved in completing this difficult task on time and without any major unexpected incidents, and looks forward to the benefits of faster, longer and greener trains.

Signatures by party

13 MSPs besides the lodger · 1 from other parties
SNP 12Lab 1

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Vote

No recorded vote on this motion. Most motions are never debated, and many that are debated are agreed without a division. Vote records are published from 2011.

Supporters

13 MSPs

SNP 12 Lab 1

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SNP 12

Lab 1

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In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S4M-13851 by reference.