A BORDERS MP has promised to meet with train operator ScotRail after the company announced cuts to the Borders Railway timetable.

From May 2022, services between Tweedbank and South Gyle and Glenrothes will be stopped, with the service terminating at Edinburgh Waverley.

However, despite these cuts, the train operator says it will increase services in the Borders on Saturdays – providing two trains every hour.

Conservative MP for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk John Lamont said: “I am disappointed that the through services between Fife and Tweedbank will stop when the timetable changes.

“Any loss of direct transport to the Borders is another missed opportunity for our economy.

“Nevertheless, it is welcome that there will be more journeys on a Saturday making it easier for day trippers and tourists to come to our area. This will be especially important with the Great Tapestry opening in Galashiels.”

Scotrail has also launched an online consultation for customers to have a say on the proposed timetable changes.

Mr Lamont added: “I urge all users of the Borders Railway to take a look at the proposed timetable and respond to the Scotrail consultation.

“I will be meeting with Scotrail in due course to discuss the changes.”

To view the consultation, visit: www.scotrail.co.uk/timetable-routes/east-scotland

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