TICKETS have gone on sale for the much-anticipated steam train journeys on the new Borders Railway line.
The services, which begin on September 10, will be hauled by a fully-refurbished, vintage 60009 Union of South Africa steam train. It is one of only six remaining LNER Class A4 steam locomotives in the UK, built in Doncaster in 1937.
Tickets are priced at £75 for first class tickets, £40 for standard class, and £20 for a standard class child’s ticket. A family ticket - two adults and two children in standard class - is priced at £100.
The launch of the service on the brand new Edinburgh-Tweedbank line following the success of the Inverness and Carlisle steam train specials in June.
The journeys are offered in partnership with Steam Dreams, and will be available every Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday for a six week period.
Jacqueline Taggart, Customer Experience Director at ScotRail, said: “These steam journeys will give people a chance to appreciate the new Borders Railway from the wonderful setting of a vintage steam train. This is a fabulous opportunity to showcase the country’s newest railway line, and in such a romantic style.”
Transport Minister, Derek Mackay, said: “It’s fantastic to see these iconic trains back in operation, allowing so many people the opportunity to appreciate Scotland’s countryside and railways from a unique and very special point of view, and to see them running on the long-awaited Borders Railway will be a real jewel in the crown both for Scotland’s tourism and rail industries.
“There can be few railway journeys which match the outstanding scenery on this new route, and I look forward to it being extremely successful. Steam services running on the reopened Borders Railway really will recapture the golden age of Scottish rail travel.”
Mike Cantlay, Chairman of VisitScotland, added: “The magical Scottish Borders is one of Scottish tourism’s greatest assets and I’m convinced the addition of steam trains will make our new railway one of Scotland’s most sought-after attractions. I for one cannot wait to enjoy this amazing experience.”
More information on ScotRail’s steam services is available online at scotrail.co.uk/steam-trains
Tickets can be purchased by calling Steam Dreams on 01483 209888.
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