Scotland

HC Deb 15 July 1964 vol 698 cc257-60W

99. Dr. A. Thompson

asked the Minister of Transport which passenger stations and halts in Scotland have now been closed; what are the names of the stations in Scotland in respect of which he has not yet taken a decision on proposals for closure following a report to him by the Transport Users' Consultative Committee; and in respect of which Scottish stations and lines he has now refused his consent to proposals for closure made by the Railways Board.

Mr. Marples

The Answer consists of the following lists of names. It does not include the services on which decisions were announced yesterday.

Stations and halts in Scotland to whose closure consent under section 56 of the Transport Act 1962 has been announced
*Rhu.	*Lossiemouth.
*Whistlefield.	*Tillicoultry.
*Shandon.	*Dollar.
*Glen Douglas.	*Rambling Bridge.
Kirkton Bridge.	*Crook of Devon.
Philorth Bridge.	*Balado.
Cairnbulg.	*Milnathort.
St. Combs.	*Mawcarse.
*Langholm.	*Glenfarg.
*Gilnockie.	*Bridge of Earn.
*Canonbie.	*Kingsknowe.
*Riddings Junction.	*Banff.
*Tullibardine.	*Golf Clubhouse.
*Muthill.	*Bridgefoot.
*Highlandman.	*Ladysbridge.
*Crieff.	*Ordens.
*Comrie.	*Roxburgh.
*Strageath.	*Kelso.
*Pittenzie.	*Dreghorn.
*Maxton.	*Springside.
*Rutherford.	*Grantshouse.
*Reston.	*Hollybush.
*Patna.	*Waterside.
*Dalmellington.	*Inveresk.
*East Fortune.	*East Linton.
*Barleith.	*Galston.
*Newmilns.	*Darvel.
* Stations already closed.

Stations and halts in Scotland on which the Transport Users Consultative Committee have reported to the Minister but a decision has not yet been announced
Kittybrewster.	Cornhill.
Dyce.	Tillynaught.
Inverurie.	Portsoy.
Pitcaple.	Cullen.
Oyne.	Portnockie.
Insch.	Findochty.
Kennethmont.	Portessie.
Gartly.	Buckie.
Rothiemay.	Portgordon.
Carnie Junction.	Anstruther.
Grange.	Crail.
Llanbryde.	St. Fort.
Orbliston.	Guard Bridge.
Orton.	Kintore.
Mulben.	Pitmedden.
Keith Town.	Kinaldie.
Towiemore.	Boat of Garten.
Tauchers.	Broomhill.
Auchindachy.	Grantown on Spey West.
Knock.
Glenbarry.	Dava.

Dunphail.	Fraserburgh.
Dalnaspidal.	Mintlaw.
Dalwhinnie.	Longside.
Kincraig.	Newseat.
Drummuir.	Inverugie.
Dufftown.	Peterhead.
Carr Bridge.	Aberfeldy.
Tomatin.	Balnaguard.
Moy.	Grandtully.
Daviot.	Grantown on Spey East.
Culloden Moor.
Allanfearn.	Cromdale.
Dalcross.	Dalvey Farm.
Gollanfield.	Advie.
Brodie.	Ballindalloch.
Kinloss.	Blacksboat.
Alves.	Knockando.
Nethy Bridge.	Gilbeys Cottages.
Ballifurth Farm.	Imperial Cottages.
Dailuaine.	Carron.
Aberlour.	Achterneed.
Craigellachie.	Garve.
Rothes.	Broro.
Longmorn.	Achanalt.
Sandilands.	Achnasheen.
Ponfeigh.	Glencarron.
Happendon.	Achnashellach.
Douglas West.	Strathcarron.
Inches.	Attadale.
Muirkirk.	Strome Ferry.
Whifflet Upper.	Duncraig.
Langloan.	Plockton.
Drumpark.	Duirinish.
Baillieston.	Dingwall.
Carmyle.	Invergordon.
Tollcross.	Fearn.
Parkhead Stadium.	Tain.
Dalmarnock.	Bonar Bridge.
Bridgeton Cross.	Culrain.
Glasgow Cross.	Invershin.
Kelvin Hall.	Lairg.
Partick West.	Rogart.
Maryhill Central.	Kilbowie.
Possil.	Dalmuir Riverside.
Whiteinch Riverside.	Old Kilpatrick.
Scotstoun East.	Murthly.
Scotstoun West.	Dalguise.
Yoker Ferry.	Ballinluig.
Clydebank Riverside.	Killiecrankie.
Spey Bay.	Struan.
Garmouth.	Golspie.
Urquhart.	Dunrobin.
Calcots.	Lochlinchart.
Lundin Links.	Helmsdale.
Largo.	Salzcraggie.
Kilconquhar.	Kildonan.
Elie.	Borrobol.
St. Monace.	Kinbrace.
Pittenweem.	Forsinard.
Newmachar.	Altnabreac.
Udny.	Scotscalder.
Logierieve.	Georgemas Junction.
Ellon.	Hoy.
Arnage.	Lamington.
Auchnagatt.	Abington.
Maud Junction.	Crawford.
Brucklay.	Elvanfoot.
Strichen.	Flemington.
Mormond.	Law Junction.
Lonmay	Cleghorn.
Rathen.	Thankerton.
Philorth.	Symington.

Stations and services in Scotland to whose closure the Minister has announced the refusal of his consent
Service	Stations
Kilmarnock—Ayr.	Gateshead.
	Drybridge.
	Barassie.
*Inverness—Kyle of Lochalsh.	Kyle of Lochalsh.
* Inverness—Wick.	Wick.
*Georgemas Junction—Thurso.	Thurso.
*In these cases the Minister has not yet announced his decision on the intermediate stations.