MIDLOTHIAN South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale MSP Christine Grahame is welcoming the announcement that Capital spending worth up to �60 billion will mean investment in Scotland's rail network, including the Borders Railway.
The Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure and Capital Investment made the pledge as he published the Scottish Government's Infrastructure and Investment Plan, which details plans for up to �60 billion of spending right up until 2030.
The plan states that the capital value of the reinstatement of the former Waverley Line between Edinburgh and Tweedbank will be between �235-�295 million (in 2012 prices) with an additional capped contribution from the City of Edinburgh, Midlothian and Scottish Borders Councils.
Ms Grahame said: "This investment will provide crucial support for employment and here in the Borders every �100 million of capital invested per year is estimated will generate �160 million worth of economic activity and support 1400 jobs in the wider community for that year.
"This commitment confirms that the Borders Railway will provide an important addition to maintaining the labour market catchment of the Edinburgh economic area through more sustainable travel choices.
"I am delighted the Scottish Government continues to support the railway as this investment will give both benefits to travellers, and a long term boost for the Borders economy."
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