The newest phase of the Aberdeen to Inverness Improvement Project to upgrade the railway is underway in Aberdeen.

Over the next 2 months, extensive de-vegetation work will be taking place by engineers on the railway around Kittybrewster and Tillydrone to clear the way for doubling the track. This is a vital part of the Scottish Government-funded project.

The scheme will deliver a half hourly service between Aberdeen and Inverurie by the end of 2019.

The project will also provide a day-time one-an-hour commuter service between Inverness and Elgin.

Network Rail will host a drop-in for residents in Sainsbury’s in Kittybrewster on Thursday, February 8, between noon and 7 pm to talk about the overall project and the clearance work.

What did the officials say?

Billy McKay, Network Rail senior programme manager for the project, said: “This project, and the new services it enables, will help to improve the flexibility the railway can offer the expanding communities around Aberdeen and Inverness.

“The project will open up new job and leisure opportunities for our customers and is an important part of our plan to build the best railway Scotland has ever had.

“We understand some our activities may disturb our neighbours in the short-term, but we are committed to delivering this project as quickly as possible and with a minimum of inconvenience for lineside communities.”

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