Scott Wilson - North of the Border
01 March 2006
The Railways Division of Scott Wilson was established in 1995, when Scott Wilson bought two of the ex-British Rail design offices, one in Swindon and the other in Glasgow. Since then activity north of the border has significantly grown. "We have undertaken various exciting and demanding projects in this region including the West Coast Route modernisation, Edinburgh Airport rail link, Edinburgh Tram, Larkhall Branch and Glasgow Crossrail to name but a few," says Keith Wallace, Chief Executive. Below are just some of the key projects Scott Wilson have worked on north of the border.
EDINBURGH AIRPORT RAIL LINK
Edinburgh Airport is a very challenging scheme, which will witness the main Edinburgh to Glasgow and Edinburgh to Fife lines diverted under the runway. Scott Wilson were commissioned to provide technical, environmental and operational advice to tie Ltd. and input towards a private bill which is to be introduced into the Scottish Parliament early in 2006.
EDINBURGH TRAM
Edinburgh Tram, commissioned following a review by the City of Edinburgh Council, is driven by a desire to improve accessibility, social inclusion, and reduce pollution, environmental damage and congestion. Scott Wilson is providing technical support to the tram project, which will deliver an effective and user friendly solution to public transport needs in the city.
WAVERLEY RAILWAY
Waverley (Borders) Railway project involves the reinstatement and part rebuilding of the old Waverley Line between Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders. Scott Wilson's involvement began in 1998/9 with a full feasibility study. The study then developed to preliminary design and submission of a Scottish private bill to the Scottish Parliament in 2003, to obtain Royal Assent to re-open the line. Scott Wilson continues to provide support for the private bill.
STIRLING - ALLOA - KINCARDINE
Another route re-opening scheme to allow the diversion of freight traffic off the main Edinburgh to Glasgow route, and provision of a passenger service to Alloa. Scott Wilson, commissioned by Clackmannanshire Council in 2002, undertook the preliminary design of the proposed scheme, and provided assistance with preparing the submission of a Scottish private bill to Scottish Parliament in 2003.
