Construction starts on Borders Railway

Scottish Transport Minister Keith Brown (right) and Network Rail route Managing Director for Scotland David Simpson (left) at the site of new Shawfair Station.

UK: Network Rail and principal contractor BAM Nuttall began main construction works on the Borders Railway project on April 18, following six months of advance preparations.

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