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More parking to be created due to popularity of Borders Railway

Passenger numbers have already exceeded 500,000 since the line opened to the public in September 2015 Credit: ITV Border

More car parking is to be built to meet demand for the Borders Railway. The lack of spaces in Galashiels has been raised and it's claimed the park and ride is constantly full, making it difficult to use for motorists.

Scottish Borders Council says 40 spaces will be created when the old bus station is completed and should be completed by mid-June. The £350 million scheme to restore trains between the Borders and Edinburgh was opened last September.