Scotland’s latest reopened railway to Cameron Bridge and Leven in Fife has catered for about 300,00 passengers since it was officially opened a year ago today.

The £116 million Levenmouth project involved restoring an existing freight line for passenger services and building new stations at Cameron Bridge and Leven.

ScotRail introduced a second train every hour between Leven and Edinburgh via Dunfermline and Cowdenbeath in last month’s timetable change. It has also strengthened some trains to meet the demand. 

ScotRail said the restored services have had a ‘significant impact on the local economy, with businesses seeing increased footfall, new businesses beginning to emerge, and visitors to the area’.

Transport secretary Fiona Hyslop said: ‘It is an absolute pleasure to mark one year of passenger rail services returning to Levenmouth. This project has brought improved access and connectivity to leisure, to employment and to education – clear evidence of the Scottish Government’s commitment to investing in rail as a means of growing the economy and tackling the climate emergency. 

‘Over the last year this rail link has made transformative change, and now that ScotRail has introduced a second train to Leven each hour – this will offer further opportunities connecting the Leven area communities directly with a wider part of Fife, including Dunfermline.’

Network Rail Scotland’s managing director Liam Sumpter added: ‘Bringing the railway back after more than five decades created new opportunities, making it easier to access education, employment, essential services and even adventures exploring the Fife coast.

’Opening the line last year was just the beginning and the groundwork for long-term growth. I look forward to seeing how it continues to support people and places in the years ahead.’

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