Job done ++ Normal train services between Glasgow Central and Edinburgh have been restored via Carstairs this morning, after three months of a major engineering possession to upgrade Carstairs Junction, modernising its layout and improving the platforms and lighting at Carstairs station. The £164 million project has cleared a bottleneck on the West Coast Main Line.
Appointment ++ Craig Harrop has been appointed interim regional director for Northern in the North West. He took over yesterday. He has replaced Chris Jackson, who is joining the newly-renationalised TransPennine Express as interim managing director. Craig, who was born in Blackpool and lives in Manchester, was previously head of trains and stations at Northern.
Scotland wins ++ A station on the west coast of Scotland has won the title of World Cup of Stations champion 2023. The competition was supported by the Rail Delivery Group and Community Rail Network. Wemyss Bay, 42km west of Glasgow, has an orrnate glass roof and a wide passageway down to the ferry terminal, and attracted 8403 votes Over 70,000 votes were cast for stations in 11 regions. The runners up were Denmark Hill with 7441 votes, and Leamington Spa with 3271.