The hope is that a train journey between North Lanarkshire and London could take about three hours. This may boost the local economy significantly. Demand for Print shops in Coatbridge could increase. The North Lanarkshire Council’s Enterprise and Housing Committee has received a report on the subject. The report was covered in the Airdrie and Coatbridge Advertiser:
“Critically, high-speed rail provides fast, efficient and cost-effective transport, connecting major cities and centres of employment, and in this case, could enable journeys to London to be sub-three hours and travel to other towns, cities and economic centres such as Manchester to be within reasonable commuting times.”
The report suggested that the benefits of a new rail link would be shared across a wide area. It has been envisaged that North Lanarkshire’s city-region and the entirety of Scotland’s central belt could receive a lift from the initiative if it goes ahead. However, it has been predicted that North Lanarkshire might get a special dividend in terms of inward investment. This would be triggered by the location of the railway station.
If rail journeys between Scotland and London were improved then this could have a positive environmental impact. This is partly because the demand for flights between Glasgow and the capital of the UK might be reduced.Get a Free Quote for Print