THE final clip of the new Levenmouth rail track has been installed in a major milestone for the £116 million project.
A total of 19 kilometres has been laid over several phases since March 2022, with the line set to bring rail connectivity back to the Levenmouth area for the first time in over half a century.
Two new stations and electrification will also come as part of the project, which is funded by the Scottish Government and scheduled for completion on time in 2024.
The final clip in the new track was installed by transport minister Fiona Hyslop. She said, “It is fantastic to be here today to meet the site team and mark the completion of track laying on the project. It demonstrates what can be delivered through the excellent teamwork and determination that has made this possible.
“With work progressing on both Leven and Cameron Bridge stations, it is great to see a real and growing sense of excitement and anticipation building around the project, particularly in the surrounding communities regarding the social and economic benefits that the new line will bring.
“I would like to thank the team on the ground who worked through all weathers to complete the track and continue to work hard to bring this line back to life. On completion, the line will enable low-carbon transport options and make a real contribution to the Government’s net-zero transport ambitions.”
Alex Hynes, MD of Scotland’s Railway, added, “It’s a privilege to be able to welcome the Minister to the site of the new Leven station to mark the completion of track laying on the Levenmouth Rail Link.
“The new line will reconnect local communities to the railway for the first time in more than five decades and it is incredible to see the progress the project team has made on the track work over the past year.
“Our focus now turns towards the completion of the new stations on the route ahead of the line entering passenger service next year.
“We are incredibly proud to be delivering this project on behalf of the Scottish Government and helping to unlock the leisure, education and employment opportunities that the new railway will deliver.”
Project Scotland visited the Network Rail team at the site of the new Leven station earlier this year. To read about our visit click here.
