The £294 million Borders Railway project has received an accolade at the Scottish Transport Awards.

The multimillion-pound scheme was presented with the Most Innovative Project prize by Transport Minister Humza Yousaf earlier this month in Glasgow.

The project involved installing 30 miles of new railway and seven new stations, including the upgrade/development of supporting infrastructure.

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Judges remarked on how the scheme had received "phenomenal demand" since opening and its influence in boosting the south east economy.

Phil Verster, ScotRail Alliance managing director, said: "I would like to congratulate everyone involved in the delivery of Borders Railway on being awarded Most Innovative Project.

"This is a fantastic and very well deserved accolade for a project that has brought so much to local communities along the line of route. Over 500,000 passengers have travelled on Borders railway since the start of service and its popularity continues to grow as we connect more people to employment, tourism and leisure opportunities in the area."

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