The Levenmouth Rail Campaign (LMRC) was initially a CLEAR initiative launched in 2014 to which other local activists rallied around. The R in CLEAR stands for Regeneration. Whatever improvements we achieve at the grassroots, the return of the trains will have a greater positive impact. CLEAR office bearers remained active in leading the Campaign, the Hub was the Campaign’s registered office, and venue for its first few meetings. It has been a long, challenging struggle but justice and reason have prevailed. There is more to do. CLEAR will continue representing the community rolling out the railway, Levenmouth Reconnected and River Leven Project.
The culmination of the community’s hard lobbying work occurred when the Scottish Government approved the line’s reopening by 2024 for passengers with stations at Leven and Cameron Bridge.
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Approving the project in August 2019 in Methil, Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity Michael Matheson said: “..the case has been made for the Levenmouth rail link and I look forward to seeing this project being taken forward… improved transport links, which give Levenmouth a direct rail link to the capital, will lead to an enhanced local economy, bringing better access to employment and education and the potential for new investment. Easier and more sustainable travel options will make it easier for people to reach hospitals, schools and visit other areas of the country as well as giving better access to Levenmouth. “I would like to acknowledge the hard work of local MSPs, elected members and interest groups who have campaigned for the reopening of this line and I look forward to working with all partners to realise all of the benefits that improved connectivity can bring.”
Read the full story of the Campaign and CLEAR’s leading contribution, written by leading transport journalist David Spaven
