Written Question · S4W-06417 · Session 4
Whether the recent cessation of coal train services at night on the Stirling-Alloa-Kincardine railway line will be extended or made permane…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether the recent cessation of coal train services at night on the Stirling-Alloa-Kincardine railway line will be extended or made permanent and whether it will (a) increase the tonnage of the daytime trains and (b) introduce a Sunday service in order to reduce night services.
The answer
As stated in Parliament previously, the Scottish Government has no powers to restrict the operations of freight trains on the rail network.
Night time operation of freight trains is a commercial matter for the consideration of rail freight operating companies and their customers.
Overnight coal trains on the Stirlin- Alloa-Kincardine Railway have not ceased.
Due to reduced demand for coal at Longannet Power Station, fewer coal trains were required recently to support the demand of the power station.
Night time operation of freight trains is a commercial matter for the consideration of rail freight operating companies and their customers.
Overnight coal trains on the Stirlin- Alloa-Kincardine Railway have not ceased.
Due to reduced demand for coal at Longannet Power Station, fewer coal trains were required recently to support the demand of the power station.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S4W-06417 by reference.