How much coal and how many wagons will the freight trains carry?
The exact amount of coal carried will be subject to discussions between the freight operator and ScottishPower. According to the current freight operator, English Welsh and Scottish Railway Ltd, it is likely use its fleet of HTA 102 tonne bogie wagons to transfer coal along the route. Each wagon can take up to 75 tonnes of coal. If all of ScottishPower’s daily coal supplies to Longannet were to be transferred by rail, the 15 trains per day could handle the coal. What facilities will be available at Alloa Station, and will people with disabilities be able to use them? Alloa Station will feature a modern sheltered waiting area constructed from glass and steel. It will be unmanned and fully compliant with the Disability Discrimination Act, which requires full access for all users. For an artist’s impression of the new station see the The Project. What action is being taken to minimise the impacts of the construction work taking place? Throughout the duration of the project we have been wo
