Councillor David Watson previously called on the Scottish Government to find a solution to the funding gap for the new Hairmyres railway station after capital funding was withdrawn in the recent budget
Independent Councillor for East Kilbride West David Watson has written to the new First Minister asking him to look at the "farcical situation" with the new Hairmyres railway transport interchange.
The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.But the decision to remove capital funding from SPT in the Scottish Budget means that a £1.8 million contribution towards a new car park, bus stop and interchange at Hairmyres will be withdrawn, putting the park and ride facility in jeopardy.
"I find it inconceivable that the intention here is to build a new station without the money to fund the appropriate transport interchange.
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