South Lanarkshire Council leader calls for transport body to come clean over ditching dual rail track

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The leader of South Lanarkshire Council has called on Transport Scotland to come clean over the evidence which led them to ditch the decision to dual East Kilbride's rail line.

Council leader Joe Fagan, who represents the East Kilbride Central North ward, wants the Scottish Government's transport body to turn over the evidence supporting their position to the Council so it can be reviewed.A sudden announcement in October of a U-turn on track dualling came via Transport Scotland, causing anger among local residents and politicians.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The SLC leader previous wrote to Transport Minister, Jenny Gilruth MSP, after the dualling of the line between East Kilbride and Busby was ditched - with electrification only now planned.

Council leader Joe Fagan told Lanarkshire Live : "The idea that dual track was never seriously on the agenda is simply not credible. "We cannot allow history to be rewritten."Dual track was part of the electrification package until a raid on the budget last year. "Now East Kilbride is expected to suffer while other parts of the country receive investment that was earmarked for our rail line. "It’s out of order. "Pre-COVID, this was one of the busiest commuter lines in the country and investment is long overdue. “I am now calling on Transport Scotland to