A new multi million pound railway line has opened in Berwickshire connecting the village of Reston to passenger railway services after the closure of its previous railway line 58 years ago.
Reston Station is an investment by the Scottish Government to improve public transport around the Scottish Borders to the rest of Scotland.
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The 6.16 service from Edinburgh this morning was the first train to stop at the new railway station.
The people of Reston have been waiting for this transport accessibility since the closure of the station almost six decades ago. There has been a decade long battle to improve rail services in the area with great success in the past year.
Construction started in 2021 and the two platform station is now open for passengers. The line will connect Reston to Edinburgh for more efficient travel to the capital.
As well as the railway line and stations being developed, a car park for park and ride passengers has been unveiled with 70 spaces including electric vehicle charging ports.
Reston Station will not only see the implementation of Scotrail services but also cross border services such as LNER and TransPennine Express. The opening will also mark the closure of the previous station 58 years earlier in 1964.
Alex Hynes, Managing Director of Scotland’s Railway, said:
“The opening of Reston Station for services is another fantastic achievement for Scotland’s Railway.
This £20 million investment delivers a fully accessible station reconnecting Reston and the surrounding communities to the rail network.
“It provides local people with greater choice to travel by train and use public transport as we seek to make Scotland a greener place to live and work.”
