Railways Archives - Helensburgh Adviser

The devastation caused by Network Rail's tree-felling activities

Network Rail chainsaw massacre roars in the dead of night

August 15, 2019August 15, 2019George Ramsgate

Overzealous nocturnal tree felling continues apace despite protests from sleepless residents.

A train at the buffers in Helensburgh Central

ScotRail roll the dice on gambling act

December 7, 2018December 7, 2018Herm Park

By scrapping free rail travel for children in January 2019, ScotRail may be in breach of strict legislation designed to protect kids from gambling.

A row of cars on the left blocking those on the right

Lazy drivers entrap those parking considerately at Craigendoran

November 1, 2018November 23, 2018Colin Grain

A handful of hasty drivers are ensuring that those who arrive early and park along the seawall are then trapped upon their return to Craigendoran Station.

Weedol back away from Craigendoran station challenge

July 31, 2018October 3, 2018Colin Grain

A recent challenge posted on social media in an attempt to goad the well-known gardening brand into eradicating Craigendoran station of weeds has been declined. The unused riverside platform at the station becomes so overgrown during the summer that it obscures passengers’ view of the river. As Network Rail had been seemingly ignoring the growing problem, […]