Why were Armadale and Caldercruix stations chosen for the Airdrie-Bathgate Railway and Linked Improvements Act?
Armadale and Caldercruix were the two stations which delivered the highest level of additional passengers, the best value for money and which would be easily accessible to the travelling public. Armadale is one of West Lothian Council’s designated Core Development Areas and has seen considerable new housing over the last few years, including in the vicinity of the proposed station site. It is the biggest community along the new stretch of the railway and the proposed station will also be accessible from Blackridge and Harthill. The proposed sites for Caldercruix station car parks have space for around 170 car parking spaces. The station is centrally located, west of Main Street with access to the station car park from Station Road and pedestrian access to the station from Station Road or Main Street.
Armadale and Caldercruix were the two stations which delivered the highest level of additional passengers, the best value for money and which would be easily accessible to the travelling public. Armadale is one of West Lothian Council’s designated Core Development Areas and has seen considerable new housing over the last few years, including in the vicinity of the proposed station site. It is the biggest community along the new stretch of the railway and the proposed station will also be accessible from Blackridge and Harthill.
