The Friends of the Far North Line
Cairdean Na Loine Tuath
the campaign group for rail north of
Inverness - lobbying for improved services for the local user, tourist and freight
operator
FoFNL understands from Subsea 7 that regular pipe deliveries to Georgemas Junction are going to begin this year.
The first train is pencilled in for June, with the bulk to follow starting in August.
This is very good news for the Far North Line and it will hopefully encourage other companies to follow suit and help to clear many lorries from the A9.
With the installation of a couple of passing loops the line could begin to develop its freight potential, thus living up to the Scottish Government's avowed intent to tackle air pollution, reduce fossil fuel consumption and improve safety.