Politician renews call for faster direct rail link between Perth and Edinburgh
Schools close in Perth and Kinross as heavy snow arrives overnightKinross-shire councillor Callum Purves also sees potential in the project and has decided to back Ms Smith’s campaign as he hopes a park and ride station could also be established in Kinross later down the line.Ms Smith told the PA: “The transport minister wouldn’t commit to creating a direct line between Perth and Edinburgh, but we will continue to press the Scottish Government on this matter.“Everyone knows that the journey time on the Perth to Edinburgh railway line is much the same as it was 100 years ago, with the obvious negative effects this has for passengers and, just as importantly, for journey times to Dundee, Aberdeen and Inverness.Jags missed because of snow will