Aerial shot of Aberdeen station

Aberdeen tunnels may raise their roof to allow for more freight

Aberdeen station Image Network Rail media centre

The Campaign for North East Rail (CNER) has been advocating for the removal of the roofs from the railway tunnels at the north end of Aberdeen station, which would allow for an increase in the loading gauge. This move would open up the route to more freight, allowing for the transportation of larger containers by rail. 

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Author: Simon Walton

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Aerial shot of Aberdeen station

Aberdeen tunnels may raise their roof to allow for more freight

Aberdeen station Image Network Rail media centre

The Campaign for North East Rail (CNER) has been advocating for the removal of the roofs from the railway tunnels at the north end of Aberdeen station, which would allow for an increase in the loading gauge. This move would open up the route to more freight, allowing for the transportation of larger containers by rail. 

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