June 8 2022

Passenger services to Reston, Berwickshire, have resumed for the first time since 1964, with the opening of a new train station.

The village has rejoined the rail network thanks to investment from the Scottish Government, providing direct services to Edinburgh and Newcastle via eight trains per day.

Designed by IDP Architects with BAM as the principal contractor the 270m long station is capable of accommodating 10-carriage trains and is fully accessible courtesy of an elevated 'ribbon bridge' and lifts.

Sam Smith, chief officer for economic development at Scottish Borders Council said, “The completion and opening of the new Reston station is a momentous occasion for communities across Berwickshire and I am delighted to welcome a train service to the village again after a gap of almost six decades.

“Easy access to services on the East coast mainline services opens up a world of opportunity for local people but also provides a platform to attract people to Berwickshire and capitalise on its fantastic leisure and tourism potential."

Reston forms part of the rollout of standardised footbridge designs by Network Rail with twin Aerolite stone-clad elevator towers providing direct access from a low-level car park sitting below a high embankment.

This prioritises access for passengers irrespective of age, disability and pregnancy as defined by the Equality Act. 

4 Comments

#1 Posted by Ryan on 8 Jun 2022 at 11:37 AM

More of this please

#2 Posted by Bob Barker on 8 Jun 2022 at 12:59 PM

I like the design of those overpasses, the sandstone cladding makes them quite pleasing on the eye.

#3 Posted by The Bairn on 9 Jun 2022 at 15:32 PM

Oh dear...another blot on the landscape at the tax payers expense.
Are we really going to provide such train stations for every wee village on the map?
Another potential delay for the East Coast train service to negotiate as tickets prices get higher and journey times longer.
Must please 20 villagers at least. Take a bow Scotrail.

#4 Posted by Dr Beaching Love Affair on 9 Jun 2022 at 16:59 PM

Bairn, stop moaning. This 'wee village' station will serve a much wider catchment. Also no Scotrail Service will stop here, mostly Transpenine Express and some LNER services.

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