THIS week, Ted McKie from the Innerleithen Community Trust writes for the Tweeddale's History page and reminds us of when the railway linked Innerleithen with other Border towns.

On October 1, 1864 the railway track linking Peebles to its smaller neighbour was completed. 

Innerleithen Station was built where the line crosses Traquair Road. 

The line to Galashiels became operational on June 18, 1866 and the station became an industrial and passenger hub exploiting the many benefits the railway brought to Innerleithen as industry developed...

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