When it first considered the operation of freight trains between 11 pm and 7 am on the Stirling-Alloa-Kincardine railway line and how many …

Answered Asked by Dr Richard Simpson Lab Lodged 8 May 2009

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive when it first considered the operation of freight trains between 11 pm and 7 am on the Stirling-Alloa-Kincardine railway line and how many train journeys to and from Longannet between 11 pm and 7 am were considered.

The answer

Answered by Stewart Stevenson on 20 May 2009 · 12 days after it was lodged, on time

Transport Scotland first became aware of DB Schenker''s proposal to operate freight trains between 11 pm and 7 am in February 2008. The number of trains was a matter for DB Schenker to consider.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-23785 by reference.